Subtract 8/63 from 36/4, Solve 9 0/4

Subtract 8/63 from 36/4

1^st number: 9 0/4, 2^nd number: 8/63

36/4 - 8/63 is 559/63.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 63 is 252

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 63 = 252,
36/4 = 36 × 63/4 × 63 = 2268/252
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
8/63 = 8 × 4/63 × 4 = 32/252
Subtract the two like fractions:
2268/252 - 32/252 = 2268 - 32/252 = 2236/252
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 559/63
In mixed form: 855/63

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