Subtract 2/9 from 2/63
2/63 - 2/9 is -4/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 9 is 63
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 63 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 1 = 63,
2/63 = 2 × 1/63 × 1 = 2/63 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 7 = 63,
2/9 = 2 × 7/9 × 7 = 14/63 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2/63 - 14/63 = 2 - 14/63 = -12/63 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -4/21
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