Subtract 4/63 from 5/81
5/81 - 4/63 is -1/567.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 63 is 567
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 567 - For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 7 = 567,
5/81 = 5 × 7/81 × 7 = 35/567 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 9 = 567,
4/63 = 4 × 9/63 × 9 = 36/567 - Subtract the two like fractions:
35/567 - 36/567 = 35 - 36/567 = -1/567
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