Subtract 5/63 from 1/3
1/3 - 5/63 is 16/63.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 63 is 63
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 63 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 21 = 63,
1/3 = 1 × 21/3 × 21 = 21/63 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 1 = 63,
5/63 = 5 × 1/63 × 1 = 5/63 - Subtract the two like fractions:
21/63 - 5/63 = 21 - 5/63 = 16/63
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