Subtract 2/63 from 8/28
8/28 - 2/63 is 16/63.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 63 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
8/28 = 8 × 9/28 × 9 = 72/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
2/63 = 2 × 4/63 × 4 = 8/252 - Subtract the two like fractions:
72/252 - 8/252 = 72 - 8/252 = 64/252 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 16/63
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