Subtract 72/6 from 6/63
1st number: 6/63, 2nd number: 12 0/6
6/63 - 72/6 is -250/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 6 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
6/63 = 6 × 2/63 × 2 = 12/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 21 = 126,
72/6 = 72 × 21/6 × 21 = 1512/126 - Subtract the two like fractions:
12/126 - 1512/126 = 12 - 1512/126 = -1500/126 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -250/21
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