Subtract 25/63 from 7/50
7/50 - 25/63 is -809/3150.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 63 is 3150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3150 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 63 = 3150,
7/50 = 7 × 63/50 × 63 = 441/3150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 50 = 3150,
25/63 = 25 × 50/63 × 50 = 1250/3150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
441/3150 - 1250/3150 = 441 - 1250/3150 = -809/3150
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