Subtract 75/21 from 6/63
1st number: 6/63, 2nd number: 3 12/21
6/63 - 75/21 is -73/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 21 is 63
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 63 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 1 = 63,
6/63 = 6 × 1/63 × 1 = 6/63 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 3 = 63,
75/21 = 75 × 3/21 × 3 = 225/63 - Subtract the two like fractions:
6/63 - 225/63 = 6 - 225/63 = -219/63 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -73/21
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