Subtract 7/84 from 4/63
4/63 - 7/84 is -5/252.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 84 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
4/63 = 4 × 4/63 × 4 = 16/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
7/84 = 7 × 3/84 × 3 = 21/252 - Subtract the two like fractions:
16/252 - 21/252 = 16 - 21/252 = -5/252
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