Subtract 7/63 from 3/9
3/9 - 7/63 is 2/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 63 is 63
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 63 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 7 = 63,
3/9 = 3 × 7/9 × 7 = 21/63 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 1 = 63,
7/63 = 7 × 1/63 × 1 = 7/63 - Subtract the two like fractions:
21/63 - 7/63 = 21 - 7/63 = 14/63 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2/9
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