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Subtract 60/18 from 5/63

1st number: 5/63, 2nd number: 3 6/18

5/63 - 60/18 is -205/63.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 63 and 18 is 126

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
    5/63 = 5 × 2/63 × 2 = 10/126
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
    60/18 = 60 × 7/18 × 7 = 420/126
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    10/126 - 420/126 = 10 - 420/126 = -410/126
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -205/63

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