Subtract 63/72 from 3/8
3/8 - 63/72 is -1/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
3/8 = 3 × 9/8 × 9 = 27/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
63/72 = 63 × 1/72 × 1 = 63/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
27/72 - 63/72 = 27 - 63/72 = -36/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/2
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