Subtract 7/63 from 2/54
2/54 - 7/63 is -2/27.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 63 is 378
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 378 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 7 = 378,
2/54 = 2 × 7/54 × 7 = 14/378 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 6 = 378,
7/63 = 7 × 6/63 × 6 = 42/378 - Subtract the two like fractions:
14/378 - 42/378 = 14 - 42/378 = -28/378 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2/27
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