Subtract 8/63 from 21/9
1st number: 2 3/9, 2nd number: 8/63
21/9 - 8/63 is 139/63.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 63 is 63
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 63 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 7 = 63,
21/9 = 21 × 7/9 × 7 = 147/63 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 1 = 63,
8/63 = 8 × 1/63 × 1 = 8/63 - Subtract the two like fractions:
147/63 - 8/63 = 147 - 8/63 = 139/63 - In mixed form: 213/63
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