Subtract 9/21 from 5/63
5/63 - 9/21 is -22/63.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 21 is 63
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 63 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 1 = 63,
5/63 = 5 × 1/63 × 1 = 5/63 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 3 = 63,
9/21 = 9 × 3/21 × 3 = 27/63 - Subtract the two like fractions:
5/63 - 27/63 = 5 - 27/63 = -22/63
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