Subtract 6/63 from 36/9
1st number: 4 0/9, 2nd number: 6/63
36/9 - 6/63 is 82/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 63 is 63
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 63 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 7 = 63,
36/9 = 36 × 7/9 × 7 = 252/63 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 1 = 63,
6/63 = 6 × 1/63 × 1 = 6/63 - Subtract the two like fractions:
252/63 - 6/63 = 252 - 6/63 = 246/63 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 82/21
- In mixed form: 319/21
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