Subtract 1/63 from 6/35
6/35 - 1/63 is 7/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 63 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
6/35 = 6 × 9/35 × 9 = 54/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
1/63 = 1 × 5/63 × 5 = 5/315 - Subtract the two like fractions:
54/315 - 5/315 = 54 - 5/315 = 49/315 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/45
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