Subtract 4/63 from 56/84
56/84 - 4/63 is 38/63.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 63 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
56/84 = 56 × 3/84 × 3 = 168/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
4/63 = 4 × 4/63 × 4 = 16/252 - Subtract the two like fractions:
168/252 - 16/252 = 168 - 16/252 = 152/252 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 38/63
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