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Subtract 6/63 from 1/12

1/12 - 6/63 is -1/84.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 63 is 252

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 21 = 252,
    1/12 = 1 × 21/12 × 21 = 21/252
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
    6/63 = 6 × 4/63 × 4 = 24/252
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    21/252 - 24/252 = 21 - 24/252 = -3/252
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/84

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