Subtract 3/81 from 1/63
1/63 - 3/81 is -4/189.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 81 is 567
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 567 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 9 = 567,
1/63 = 1 × 9/63 × 9 = 9/567 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 7 = 567,
3/81 = 3 × 7/81 × 7 = 21/567 - Subtract the two like fractions:
9/567 - 21/567 = 9 - 21/567 = -12/567 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -4/189
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