Subtract 3/63 from 6/50
6/50 - 3/63 is 38/525.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 63 = 3150,
6/50 = 6 × 63/50 × 63 = 378/3150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 50 = 3150,
3/63 = 3 × 50/63 × 50 = 150/3150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
378/3150 - 150/3150 = 378 - 150/3150 = 228/3150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 38/525
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