Subtract 14/63 from 6/81
6/81 - 14/63 is -4/27.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 63 is 567
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 567 - For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 7 = 567,
6/81 = 6 × 7/81 × 7 = 42/567 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 9 = 567,
14/63 = 14 × 9/63 × 9 = 126/567 - Subtract the two like fractions:
42/567 - 126/567 = 42 - 126/567 = -84/567 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -4/27
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