Subtract 6/63 from 42/8
1st number: 5 2/8, 2nd number: 6/63
42/8 - 6/63 is 433/84.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 63 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 63 = 504,
42/8 = 42 × 63/8 × 63 = 2646/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
6/63 = 6 × 8/63 × 8 = 48/504 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2646/504 - 48/504 = 2646 - 48/504 = 2598/504 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 433/84
- In mixed form: 513/84
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