Subtract 42/35 from 2/63
1st number: 2/63, 2nd number: 1 7/35
2/63 - 42/35 is -368/315.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 35 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 35 × 9 = 315,
42/35 = 42 × 9/35 × 9 = 378/315 - Subtract the two like fractions:
10/315 - 378/315 = 10 - 378/315 = -368/315
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