Subtract 50/14 from 63/81
1st number: 63/81, 2nd number: 3 8/14
63/81 - 50/14 is -176/63.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 14 is 1134
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1134 - For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 14 = 1134,
63/81 = 63 × 14/81 × 14 = 882/1134 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 81 = 1134,
50/14 = 50 × 81/14 × 81 = 4050/1134 - Subtract the two like fractions:
882/1134 - 4050/1134 = 882 - 4050/1134 = -3168/1134 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -176/63
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