Subtract 56/63 from 2/5
2/5 - 56/63 is -22/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 63 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 63 = 315,
2/5 = 2 × 63/5 × 63 = 126/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
56/63 = 56 × 5/63 × 5 = 280/315 - Subtract the two like fractions:
126/315 - 280/315 = 126 - 280/315 = -154/315 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -22/45
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