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Subtract 1/12 from 6/63

6/63 - 1/12 is 1/84.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 63 and 12 is 252

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
    6/63 = 6 × 4/63 × 4 = 24/252
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 21 = 252,
    1/12 = 1 × 21/12 × 21 = 21/252
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    24/252 - 21/252 = 24 - 21/252 = 3/252
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/84

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