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Subtract 35/18 from 63/50

1st number: 1 13/50, 2nd number: 1 17/18

63/50 - 35/18 is -154/225.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 18 is 450

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
    63/50 = 63 × 9/50 × 9 = 567/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
    35/18 = 35 × 25/18 × 25 = 875/450
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    567/450 - 875/450 = 567 - 875/450 = -308/450
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -154/225

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