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Subtract 7/63 from 2/4

2/4 - 7/63 is 7/18.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 63 = 252,
    2/4 = 2 × 63/4 × 63 = 126/252
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
    7/63 = 7 × 4/63 × 4 = 28/252
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    126/252 - 28/252 = 126 - 28/252 = 98/252
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/18

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