Subtract 4/6 from 30/63
3063 - 46 is -421.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 6 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
3063 = 30 × 263 × 2 = 60126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 21 = 126,
46 = 4 × 216 × 21 = 84126 - Subtract the two like fractions:
60126 - 84126 = 60 - 84126 = -24126 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -421
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