Subtract 49/63 from 6/2
1st number: 3 0/2, 2nd number: 49/63
6/2 - 49/63 is 20/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 63 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 63 = 126,
6/2 = 6 × 63/2 × 63 = 378/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
49/63 = 49 × 2/63 × 2 = 98/126 - Subtract the two like fractions:
378/126 - 98/126 = 378 - 98/126 = 280/126 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 20/9
- In mixed form: 22/9
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