Subtract 5/72 from 6/63
6/63 - 5/72 is 13/504.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 72 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
6/63 = 6 × 8/63 × 8 = 48/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
5/72 = 5 × 7/72 × 7 = 35/504 - Subtract the two like fractions:
48/504 - 35/504 = 48 - 35/504 = 13/504
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