Subtract 1/81 from 5/63
5/63 - 1/81 is 38/567.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 81 is 567
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 567 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 9 = 567,
5/63 = 5 × 9/63 × 9 = 45/567 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 7 = 567,
1/81 = 1 × 7/81 × 7 = 7/567 - Subtract the two like fractions:
45/567 - 7/567 = 45 - 7/567 = 38/567
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