Subtract 7/63 from 5/54
5/54 - 7/63 is -1/54.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 63 is 378
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 378 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 7 = 378,
5/54 = 5 × 7/54 × 7 = 35/378 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 6 = 378,
7/63 = 7 × 6/63 × 6 = 42/378 - Subtract the two like fractions:
35/378 - 42/378 = 35 - 42/378 = -7/378 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/54
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