Subtract 1/63 from 9/2
1st number: 4 1/2, 2nd number: 1/63
9/2 - 1/63 is 565/126.
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,
9/2 = 9 × 63/2 × 63 = 567/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
1/63 = 1 × 2/63 × 2 = 2/126 - Subtract the two like fractions:
567/126 - 2/126 = 567 - 2/126 = 565/126 - In mixed form: 461/126
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