Subtract 6/63 from 2/5
2/5 - 6/63 is 32/105.
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,
6/63 = 6 × 5/63 × 5 = 30/315 - Subtract the two like fractions:
126/315 - 30/315 = 126 - 30/315 = 96/315 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 32/105
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