Subtract 63/14 from 2/81
1st number: 2/81, 2nd number: 4 7/14
2/81 - 63/14 is -725/162.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 14 is 1134
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1134 - For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 14 = 1134,
2/81 = 2 × 14/81 × 14 = 28/1134 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 81 = 1134,
63/14 = 63 × 81/14 × 81 = 5103/1134 - Subtract the two like fractions:
28/1134 - 5103/1134 = 28 - 5103/1134 = -5075/1134 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -725/162
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