Subtract 6/18 from 3/63
3/63 - 6/18 is -2/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 18 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
3/63 = 3 × 2/63 × 2 = 6/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
6/18 = 6 × 7/18 × 7 = 42/126 - Subtract the two like fractions:
6/126 - 42/126 = 6 - 42/126 = -36/126 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2/7
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