Subtract 49/63 from 1/20
1/20 - 49/63 is -131/180.
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,
49/63 = 49 × 20/63 × 20 = 980/1260 - Subtract the two like fractions:
63/1260 - 980/1260 = 63 - 980/1260 = -917/1260 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -131/180
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