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Subtract 5/12 from 4/63

4/63 - 5/12 is -89/252.

Steps for subtracting fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
    4/63 = 4 × 4/63 × 4 = 16/252
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 21 = 252,
    5/12 = 5 × 21/12 × 21 = 105/252
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    16/252 - 105/252 = 16 - 105/252 = -89/252

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