Subtract 60/63 from 50/90
50/90 - 60/63 is -25/63.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
50/90 = 50 × 7/90 × 7 = 350/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 10 = 630,
60/63 = 60 × 10/63 × 10 = 600/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
350/630 - 600/630 = 350 - 600/630 = -250/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -25/63
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