Answers

Solutions by everydaycalculation.com

Answers.everydaycalculation.com » Subtract fractions

Subtract 63/49 from 6/50

1st number: 6/50, 2nd number: 1 14/49

6/50 - 63/49 is -204/175.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 49 is 2450

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2450
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
    6/50 = 6 × 49/50 × 49 = 294/2450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 50 = 2450,
    63/49 = 63 × 50/49 × 50 = 3150/2450
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    294/2450 - 3150/2450 = 294 - 3150/2450 = -2856/2450
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -204/175

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad

Related:

© everydaycalculation.com