Subtract 60/81 from 5/63
5/63 - 60/81 is -125/189.
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,
60/81 = 60 × 7/81 × 7 = 420/567 - Subtract the two like fractions:
45/567 - 420/567 = 45 - 420/567 = -375/567 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -125/189
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