Subtract 14/50 from 72/63
1st number: 1 9/63, 2nd number: 14/50
72/63 - 14/50 is 151/175.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 50 is 3150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3150 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 50 = 3150,
72/63 = 72 × 50/63 × 50 = 3600/3150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 63 = 3150,
14/50 = 14 × 63/50 × 63 = 882/3150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3600/3150 - 882/3150 = 3600 - 882/3150 = 2718/3150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 151/175
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