Subtract 72/63 from 6/7
1st number: 6/7, 2nd number: 1 9/63
6/7 - 72/63 is -2/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 63 is 63
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 63 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 9 = 63,
6/7 = 6 × 9/7 × 9 = 54/63 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 1 = 63,
72/63 = 72 × 1/63 × 1 = 72/63 - Subtract the two like fractions:
54/63 - 72/63 = 54 - 72/63 = -18/63 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2/7
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