Subtract 5/36 from 1/63
1/63 - 5/36 is -31/252.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 36 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
1/63 = 1 × 4/63 × 4 = 4/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
5/36 = 5 × 7/36 × 7 = 35/252 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4/252 - 35/252 = 4 - 35/252 = -31/252
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