Subtract 3/18 from 30/63
30/63 - 3/18 is 13/42.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 18 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
30/63 = 30 × 2/63 × 2 = 60/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
3/18 = 3 × 7/18 × 7 = 21/126 - Subtract the two like fractions:
60/126 - 21/126 = 60 - 21/126 = 39/126 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/42
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