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Subtract 2/63 from 1/6

1/6 - 2/63 is 17/126.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 63 is 126

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 21 = 126,
    1/6 = 1 × 21/6 × 21 = 21/126
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
    2/63 = 2 × 2/63 × 2 = 4/126
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    21/126 - 4/126 = 21 - 4/126 = 17/126

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