Subtract 6/63 from 5/8
5/8 - 6/63 is 89/168.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 63 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 63 = 504,
5/8 = 5 × 63/8 × 63 = 315/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
6/63 = 6 × 8/63 × 8 = 48/504 - Subtract the two like fractions:
315/504 - 48/504 = 315 - 48/504 = 267/504 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 89/168
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