Subtract 18/5 from 2/63
1st number: 2/63, 2nd number: 3 3/5
2/63 - 18/5 is -1124/315.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 5 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
2/63 = 2 × 5/63 × 5 = 10/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 63 = 315,
18/5 = 18 × 63/5 × 63 = 1134/315 - Subtract the two like fractions:
10/315 - 1134/315 = 10 - 1134/315 = -1124/315
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