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Subtract 1/63 from 5/9

5/9 - 1/63 is 34/63.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 63 is 63

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 63
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 7 = 63,
    5/9 = 5 × 7/9 × 7 = 35/63
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 1 = 63,
    1/63 = 1 × 1/63 × 1 = 1/63
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    35/63 - 1/63 = 35 - 1/63 = 34/63

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