Subtract 21/63 from 63/81
63/81 - 21/63 is 4/9.
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,
63/81 = 63 × 7/81 × 7 = 441/567 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 9 = 567,
21/63 = 21 × 9/63 × 9 = 189/567 - Subtract the two like fractions:
441/567 - 189/567 = 441 - 189/567 = 252/567 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 4/9
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