Subtract 12/60 from 4/63
4/63 - 12/60 is -43/315.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 60 is 1260
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 20 = 1260,
4/63 = 4 × 20/63 × 20 = 80/1260 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 21 = 1260,
12/60 = 12 × 21/60 × 21 = 252/1260 - Subtract the two like fractions:
80/1260 - 252/1260 = 80 - 252/1260 = -172/1260 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -43/315
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