Subtract 4/63 from 63/21
1st number: 3 0/21, 2nd number: 4/63
63/21 - 4/63 is 185/63.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 63 is 63
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 63 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 3 = 63,
63/21 = 63 × 3/21 × 3 = 189/63 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 1 = 63,
4/63 = 4 × 1/63 × 1 = 4/63 - Subtract the two like fractions:
189/63 - 4/63 = 189 - 4/63 = 185/63 - In mixed form: 259/63
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