Subtract 80/14 from 50/63
1st number: 50/63, 2nd number: 5 10/14
50/63 - 80/14 is -310/63.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 14 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
50/63 = 50 × 2/63 × 2 = 100/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 9 = 126,
80/14 = 80 × 9/14 × 9 = 720/126 - Subtract the two like fractions:
100/126 - 720/126 = 100 - 720/126 = -620/126 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -310/63
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