Subtract 30/7 from 63/50
1st number: 1 13/50, 2nd number: 4 2/7
63/50 - 30/7 is -1059/350.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 7 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
63/50 = 63 × 7/50 × 7 = 441/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 50 = 350,
30/7 = 30 × 50/7 × 50 = 1500/350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
441/350 - 1500/350 = 441 - 1500/350 = -1059/350
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