Subtract 70/63 from 2/84
1st number: 2/84, 2nd number: 1 7/63
2/84 - 70/63 is -137/126.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 63 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
2/84 = 2 × 3/84 × 3 = 6/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
70/63 = 70 × 4/63 × 4 = 280/252 - Subtract the two like fractions:
6/252 - 280/252 = 6 - 280/252 = -274/252 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -137/126
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