Subtract 28/21 from 2/63
1st number: 2/63, 2nd number: 1 7/21
2/63 - 28/21 is -82/63.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 21 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 21 × 3 = 63,
28/21 = 28 × 3/21 × 3 = 84/63 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2/63 - 84/63 = 2 - 84/63 = -82/63
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