Subtract 42/63 from 4/81
4/81 - 42/63 is -50/81.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 63 is 567
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 567 - For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 7 = 567,
4/81 = 4 × 7/81 × 7 = 28/567 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 9 = 567,
42/63 = 42 × 9/63 × 9 = 378/567 - Subtract the two like fractions:
28/567 - 378/567 = 28 - 378/567 = -350/567 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -50/81
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