Subtract 56/63 from 2/3
2/3 - 56/63 is -2/9.
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,
2/3 = 2 × 21/3 × 21 = 42/63 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 1 = 63,
56/63 = 56 × 1/63 × 1 = 56/63 - Subtract the two like fractions:
42/63 - 56/63 = 42 - 56/63 = -14/63 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2/9
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