Subtract 75/28 from 2/63
1st number: 2/63, 2nd number: 2 19/28
2/63 - 75/28 is -667/252.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 28 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 28 × 9 = 252,
75/28 = 75 × 9/28 × 9 = 675/252 - Subtract the two like fractions:
8/252 - 675/252 = 8 - 675/252 = -667/252
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