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Subtract 4/8 from 1/63

1/63 - 4/8 is -61/126.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 63 and 8 is 504

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
    1/63 = 1 × 8/63 × 8 = 8/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 63 = 504,
    4/8 = 4 × 63/8 × 63 = 252/504
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    8/504 - 252/504 = 8 - 252/504 = -244/504
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -61/126

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