Subtract 56/63 from 2/4
2/4 - 56/63 is -7/18.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 63 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 63 = 252,
2/4 = 2 × 63/4 × 63 = 126/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
56/63 = 56 × 4/63 × 4 = 224/252 - Subtract the two like fractions:
126/252 - 224/252 = 126 - 224/252 = -98/252 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/18
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