Subtract 42/12 from 2/63
1st number: 2/63, 2nd number: 3 6/12
2/63 - 42/12 is -437/126.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 12 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
2/63 = 2 × 4/63 × 4 = 8/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 21 = 252,
42/12 = 42 × 21/12 × 21 = 882/252 - Subtract the two like fractions:
8/252 - 882/252 = 8 - 882/252 = -874/252 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -437/126
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