Subtract 60/56 from 1/63
1st number: 1/63, 2nd number: 1 4/56
1/63 - 60/56 is -19/18.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 56 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
1/63 = 1 × 8/63 × 8 = 8/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
60/56 = 60 × 9/56 × 9 = 540/504 - Subtract the two like fractions:
8/504 - 540/504 = 8 - 540/504 = -532/504 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -19/18
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