Subtract 4/21 from 3/63
3/63 - 4/21 is -1/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 21 is 63
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 63 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 1 = 63,
3/63 = 3 × 1/63 × 1 = 3/63 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 3 = 63,
4/21 = 4 × 3/21 × 3 = 12/63 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3/63 - 12/63 = 3 - 12/63 = -9/63 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/7
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