Subtract 50/63 from 8/49
8/49 - 50/63 is -278/441.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 63 is 441
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 441 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 9 = 441,
8/49 = 8 × 9/49 × 9 = 72/441 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 7 = 441,
50/63 = 50 × 7/63 × 7 = 350/441 - Subtract the two like fractions:
72/441 - 350/441 = 72 - 350/441 = -278/441
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