Subtract 2/56 from 63/81
63/81 - 2/56 is 187/252.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 56 is 4536
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4536 - For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 56 = 4536,
63/81 = 63 × 56/81 × 56 = 3528/4536 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 81 = 4536,
2/56 = 2 × 81/56 × 81 = 162/4536 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3528/4536 - 162/4536 = 3528 - 162/4536 = 3366/4536 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 187/252
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