Subtract 18/63 from 3/56
3/56 - 18/63 is -13/56.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 63 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
3/56 = 3 × 9/56 × 9 = 27/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
18/63 = 18 × 8/63 × 8 = 144/504 - Subtract the two like fractions:
27/504 - 144/504 = 27 - 144/504 = -117/504 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/56
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