Subtract 36/6 from 2/63
1st number: 2/63, 2nd number: 6 0/6
2/63 - 36/6 is -376/63.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 6 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
2/63 = 2 × 2/63 × 2 = 4/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 21 = 126,
36/6 = 36 × 21/6 × 21 = 756/126 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4/126 - 756/126 = 4 - 756/126 = -752/126 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -376/63
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