Subtract 2/18 from 4/63
4/63 - 2/18 is -1/21.
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,
4/63 = 4 × 2/63 × 2 = 8/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
2/18 = 2 × 7/18 × 7 = 14/126 - Subtract the two like fractions:
8/126 - 14/126 = 8 - 14/126 = -6/126 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/21
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