Subtract 3/63 from 1/4
1/4 - 3/63 is 17/84.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 63 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 63 = 252,
1/4 = 1 × 63/4 × 63 = 63/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
3/63 = 3 × 4/63 × 4 = 12/252 - Subtract the two like fractions:
63/252 - 12/252 = 63 - 12/252 = 51/252 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/84
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