Subtract 5/63 from 4/2
1st number: 2 0/2, 2nd number: 5/63
4/2 - 5/63 is 121/63.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 63 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 63 = 126,
4/2 = 4 × 63/2 × 63 = 252/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
5/63 = 5 × 2/63 × 2 = 10/126 - Subtract the two like fractions:
252/126 - 10/126 = 252 - 10/126 = 242/126 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 121/63
- In mixed form: 158/63
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