Subtract 70/50 from 6/63, Solve 6/63

Subtract 70/50 from 6/63

1^st number: 6/63, 2^nd number: 1 20/50

6/63 - 70/50 is -137/105.

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,
70/50 = 70 × 63/50 × 63 = 4410/3150
Subtract the two like fractions:
300/3150 - 4410/3150 = 300 - 4410/3150 = -4110/3150
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -137/105

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