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Subtract 15/63 from 6/50

6/50 - 15/63 is -62/525.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 63 is 3150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 63 = 3150,
    6/50 = 6 × 63/50 × 63 = 378/3150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 50 = 3150,
    15/63 = 15 × 50/63 × 50 = 750/3150
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    378/3150 - 750/3150 = 378 - 750/3150 = -372/3150
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -62/525

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