Answers

Subtract 56/49 from 2/63

1^st number: 2/63, 2^nd number: 1 7/49

2/63 - 56/49 is -10/9.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 63 and 49 is 441
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 441
2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 7 = 441,
   2/63 = 2 × 7/63 × 7 = 14/441
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 9 = 441,
   56/49 = 56 × 9/49 × 9 = 504/441
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   14/441 - 504/441 = 14 - 504/441 = -490/441
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -10/9

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad

Related: ⁴/₆₃-⁵⁶/₄₉ ²/₆₃-⁵⁶/₉₈ ⁶/₆₃-⁵⁶/₄₉ ¹⁰/₆₃-⁵⁶/₄₉ ¹⁴/₆₃-⁵⁶/₄₉

Subtract Fractions Calculator