Subtract 12/63 from 1/54
1/54 - 12/63 is -65/378.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 63 is 378
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 378 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 7 = 378,
1/54 = 1 × 7/54 × 7 = 7/378 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 6 = 378,
12/63 = 12 × 6/63 × 6 = 72/378 - Subtract the two like fractions:
7/378 - 72/378 = 7 - 72/378 = -65/378
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