Subtract 72/63 from 8/50
1st number: 8/50, 2nd number: 1 9/63
8/50 - 72/63 is -172/175.
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,
8/50 = 8 × 63/50 × 63 = 504/3150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 50 = 3150,
72/63 = 72 × 50/63 × 50 = 3600/3150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
504/3150 - 3600/3150 = 504 - 3600/3150 = -3096/3150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -172/175
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