Subtract 16/50 from 8/63
8/63 - 16/50 is -304/1575.
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,
8/63 = 8 × 50/63 × 50 = 400/3150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 63 = 3150,
16/50 = 16 × 63/50 × 63 = 1008/3150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
400/3150 - 1008/3150 = 400 - 1008/3150 = -608/3150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -304/1575
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