Subtract 60/63 from 6/8
6/8 - 60/63 is -17/84.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 63 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 63 = 504,
6/8 = 6 × 63/8 × 63 = 378/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
60/63 = 60 × 8/63 × 8 = 480/504 - Subtract the two like fractions:
378/504 - 480/504 = 378 - 480/504 = -102/504 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/84
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