Subtract 27/50 from 42/63
42/63 - 27/50 is 19/150.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 50 is 3150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3150 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 50 = 3150,
42/63 = 42 × 50/63 × 50 = 2100/3150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 63 = 3150,
27/50 = 27 × 63/50 × 63 = 1701/3150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2100/3150 - 1701/3150 = 2100 - 1701/3150 = 399/3150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/150
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