Subtract 90/50 from 50/63
1st number: 50/63, 2nd number: 1 40/50
50/63 - 90/50 is -317/315.
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,
90/50 = 90 × 63/50 × 63 = 5670/3150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2500/3150 - 5670/3150 = 2500 - 5670/3150 = -3170/3150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -317/315
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