Subtract 42/12 from 5/63
1st number: 5/63, 2nd number: 3 6/12
5/63 - 42/12 is -431/126.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 12 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
5/63 = 5 × 4/63 × 4 = 20/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 21 = 252,
42/12 = 42 × 21/12 × 21 = 882/252 - Subtract the two like fractions:
20/252 - 882/252 = 20 - 882/252 = -862/252 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -431/126
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