Subtract 54/63 from 3/8
3/8 - 54/63 is -27/56.
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,
54/63 = 54 × 8/63 × 8 = 432/504 - Subtract the two like fractions:
189/504 - 432/504 = 189 - 432/504 = -243/504 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -27/56
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