Subtract 4/42 from 28/63
28/63 - 4/42 is 22/63.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 42 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
28/63 = 28 × 2/63 × 2 = 56/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 3 = 126,
4/42 = 4 × 3/42 × 3 = 12/126 - Subtract the two like fractions:
56/126 - 12/126 = 56 - 12/126 = 44/126 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 22/63
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