Subtract 45/50 from 50/63
50/63 - 45/50 is -67/630.
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,
50/63 = 50 × 50/63 × 50 = 2500/3150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 63 = 3150,
45/50 = 45 × 63/50 × 63 = 2835/3150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2500/3150 - 2835/3150 = 2500 - 2835/3150 = -335/3150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -67/630
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