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Subtract 35/63 from 50/90

50/90 - 35/63 is 0/1.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 63 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
    50/90 = 50 × 7/90 × 7 = 350/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 10 = 630,
    35/63 = 35 × 10/63 × 10 = 350/630
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    350/630 - 350/630 = 350 - 350/630 = 0/630
  5. The answer is 0

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