Subtract 35/63 from 50/96
50/96 - 35/63 is -5/144.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 63 is 2016
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2016 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 21 = 2016,
50/96 = 50 × 21/96 × 21 = 1050/2016 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 32 = 2016,
35/63 = 35 × 32/63 × 32 = 1120/2016 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1050/2016 - 1120/2016 = 1050 - 1120/2016 = -70/2016 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/144
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