Subtract 6/63 from 12/6
1st number: 2 0/6, 2nd number: 6/63
12/6 - 6/63 is 40/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 63 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 21 = 126,
12/6 = 12 × 21/6 × 21 = 252/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
6/63 = 6 × 2/63 × 2 = 12/126 - Subtract the two like fractions:
252/126 - 12/126 = 252 - 12/126 = 240/126 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 40/21
- In mixed form: 119/21
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