Subtract 9/63 from 3/28
3/28 - 9/63 is -1/28.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 63 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
3/28 = 3 × 9/28 × 9 = 27/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
9/63 = 9 × 4/63 × 4 = 36/252 - Subtract the two like fractions:
27/252 - 36/252 = 27 - 36/252 = -9/252 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/28
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