Subtract 12/63 from 9/50
9/50 - 12/63 is -11/1050.
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,
9/50 = 9 × 63/50 × 63 = 567/3150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 50 = 3150,
12/63 = 12 × 50/63 × 50 = 600/3150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
567/3150 - 600/3150 = 567 - 600/3150 = -33/3150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/1050
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