Subtract 63/81 from 1/7
1/7 - 63/81 is -40/63.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 81 is 567
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 567 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 81 = 567,
1/7 = 1 × 81/7 × 81 = 81/567 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 7 = 567,
63/81 = 63 × 7/81 × 7 = 441/567 - Subtract the two like fractions:
81/567 - 441/567 = 81 - 441/567 = -360/567 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -40/63
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