Subtract 12/63 from 3/7
3/7 - 12/63 is 5/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 63 is 63
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 63 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 9 = 63,
3/7 = 3 × 9/7 × 9 = 27/63 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 1 = 63,
12/63 = 12 × 1/63 × 1 = 12/63 - Subtract the two like fractions:
27/63 - 12/63 = 27 - 12/63 = 15/63 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/21
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