Subtract 5/63 from 1/20
1/20 - 5/63 is -37/1260.
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,
5/63 = 5 × 20/63 × 20 = 100/1260 - Subtract the two like fractions:
63/1260 - 100/1260 = 63 - 100/1260 = -37/1260
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