Subtract 6/63 from 1/21
1/21 - 6/63 is -1/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 63 is 63
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 63 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 3 = 63,
1/21 = 1 × 3/21 × 3 = 3/63 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 1 = 63,
6/63 = 6 × 1/63 × 1 = 6/63 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3/63 - 6/63 = 3 - 6/63 = -3/63 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/21
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