Subtract 42/12 from 3/63
1st number: 3/63, 2nd number: 3 6/12
3/63 - 42/12 is -145/42.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 12 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
3/63 = 3 × 4/63 × 4 = 12/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 21 = 252,
42/12 = 42 × 21/12 × 21 = 882/252 - Subtract the two like fractions:
12/252 - 882/252 = 12 - 882/252 = -870/252 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -145/42
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