Subtract 84/42 from 1/63
1st number: 1/63, 2nd number: 2 0/42
1/63 - 84/42 is -125/63.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 42 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
1/63 = 1 × 2/63 × 2 = 2/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 3 = 126,
84/42 = 84 × 3/42 × 3 = 252/126 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2/126 - 252/126 = 2 - 252/126 = -250/126 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -125/63
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