Subtract 6/63 from 54/12
1st number: 4 6/12, 2nd number: 6/63
54/12 - 6/63 is 185/42.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 63 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 21 = 252,
54/12 = 54 × 21/12 × 21 = 1134/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
6/63 = 6 × 4/63 × 4 = 24/252 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1134/252 - 24/252 = 1134 - 24/252 = 1110/252 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 185/42
- In mixed form: 417/42
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