Subtract 25/50 from 6/63
6/63 - 25/50 is -17/42.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 50 is 3150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3150 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 50 = 3150,
6/63 = 6 × 50/63 × 50 = 300/3150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 63 = 3150,
25/50 = 25 × 63/50 × 63 = 1575/3150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
300/3150 - 1575/3150 = 300 - 1575/3150 = -1275/3150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/42
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