Subtract 14/63 from 3/18
3/18 - 14/63 is -1/18.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 63 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
3/18 = 3 × 7/18 × 7 = 21/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
14/63 = 14 × 2/63 × 2 = 28/126 - Subtract the two like fractions:
21/126 - 28/126 = 21 - 28/126 = -7/126 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/18
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