Subtract 56/63 from 54/21
1st number: 2 12/21, 2nd number: 56/63
54/21 - 56/63 is 106/63.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 63 is 63
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 63 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 3 = 63,
54/21 = 54 × 3/21 × 3 = 162/63 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 1 = 63,
56/63 = 56 × 1/63 × 1 = 56/63 - Subtract the two like fractions:
162/63 - 56/63 = 162 - 56/63 = 106/63 - In mixed form: 143/63
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