Subtract 63/50 from 45/75
1st number: 45/75, 2nd number: 1 13/50
45/75 - 63/50 is -33/50.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 50 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
45/75 = 45 × 2/75 × 2 = 90/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
63/50 = 63 × 3/50 × 3 = 189/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
90/150 - 189/150 = 90 - 189/150 = -99/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -33/50
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