Subtract 3/63 from 2/60
2/60 - 3/63 is -1/70.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 63 is 1260
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 21 = 1260,
2/60 = 2 × 21/60 × 21 = 42/1260 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 20 = 1260,
3/63 = 3 × 20/63 × 20 = 60/1260 - Subtract the two like fractions:
42/1260 - 60/1260 = 42 - 60/1260 = -18/1260 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/70
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