Subtract 42/63 from 6/3
1st number: 2 0/3, 2nd number: 42/63
6/3 - 42/63 is 4/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 63 is 63
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 63 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 21 = 63,
6/3 = 6 × 21/3 × 21 = 126/63 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 1 = 63,
42/63 = 42 × 1/63 × 1 = 42/63 - Subtract the two like fractions:
126/63 - 42/63 = 126 - 42/63 = 84/63 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 4/3
- In mixed form: 11/3
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