Subtract 3/63 from 1/20
1/20 - 3/63 is 1/420.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 63 is 1260
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 63 = 1260,
1/20 = 1 × 63/20 × 63 = 63/1260 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 20 = 1260,
3/63 = 3 × 20/63 × 20 = 60/1260 - Subtract the two like fractions:
63/1260 - 60/1260 = 63 - 60/1260 = 3/1260 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/420
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