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Subtract 8/63 from 4/12

4/12 - 8/63 is 13/63.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 63 is 252

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 21 = 252,
    4/12 = 4 × 21/12 × 21 = 84/252
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
    8/63 = 8 × 4/63 × 4 = 32/252
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    84/252 - 32/252 = 84 - 32/252 = 52/252
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/63

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