Subtract 2/63 from 1/56
1/56 - 2/63 is -1/72.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 63 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
1/56 = 1 × 9/56 × 9 = 9/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
2/63 = 2 × 8/63 × 8 = 16/504 - Subtract the two like fractions:
9/504 - 16/504 = 9 - 16/504 = -7/504 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/72
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