Subtract 49/63 from 3/8
3/8 - 49/63 is -29/72.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 63 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 63 = 504,
3/8 = 3 × 63/8 × 63 = 189/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
49/63 = 49 × 8/63 × 8 = 392/504 - Subtract the two like fractions:
189/504 - 392/504 = 189 - 392/504 = -203/504 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -29/72
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