Subtract 42/7 from 2/63
1st number: 2/63, 2nd number: 6 0/7
2/63 - 42/7 is -376/63.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 7 is 63
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 63 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 1 = 63,
2/63 = 2 × 1/63 × 1 = 2/63 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 9 = 63,
42/7 = 42 × 9/7 × 9 = 378/63 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2/63 - 378/63 = 2 - 378/63 = -376/63
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