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Subtract 14/50 from 50/63

50/63 - 14/50 is 809/1575.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 50 = 3150,
    50/63 = 50 × 50/63 × 50 = 2500/3150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 63 = 3150,
    14/50 = 14 × 63/50 × 63 = 882/3150
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    2500/3150 - 882/3150 = 2500 - 882/3150 = 1618/3150
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 809/1575

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