Subtract 6/63 from 2/35
2/35 - 6/63 is -4/105.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 63 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
2/35 = 2 × 9/35 × 9 = 18/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
6/63 = 6 × 5/63 × 5 = 30/315 - Subtract the two like fractions:
18/315 - 30/315 = 18 - 30/315 = -12/315 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -4/105
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