Subtract 40/15 from 63/50
1st number: 1 13/50, 2nd number: 2 10/15
63/50 - 40/15 is -211/150.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 15 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
63/50 = 63 × 3/50 × 3 = 189/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 10 = 150,
40/15 = 40 × 10/15 × 10 = 400/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
189/150 - 400/150 = 189 - 400/150 = -211/150
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