Subtract 63/50 from 50/75
1st number: 50/75, 2nd number: 1 13/50
50/75 - 63/50 is -89/150.
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,
50/75 = 50 × 2/75 × 2 = 100/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
63/50 = 63 × 3/50 × 3 = 189/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
100/150 - 189/150 = 100 - 189/150 = -89/150
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