Subtract 9/42 from 12/63
12/63 - 9/42 is -1/42.
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,
12/63 = 12 × 2/63 × 2 = 24/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 3 = 126,
9/42 = 9 × 3/42 × 3 = 27/126 - Subtract the two like fractions:
24/126 - 27/126 = 24 - 27/126 = -3/126 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/42
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