Subtract 3/84 from 6/63
6/63 - 3/84 is 5/84.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 84 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
6/63 = 6 × 4/63 × 4 = 24/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
3/84 = 3 × 3/84 × 3 = 9/252 - Subtract the two like fractions:
24/252 - 9/252 = 24 - 9/252 = 15/252 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/84
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