Subtract 40/63 from 6/81
6/81 - 40/63 is -106/189.
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,
40/63 = 40 × 9/63 × 9 = 360/567 - Subtract the two like fractions:
42/567 - 360/567 = 42 - 360/567 = -318/567 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -106/189
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