Subtract 3/56 from 63/84
63/84 - 3/56 is 39/56.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 56 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
63/84 = 63 × 2/84 × 2 = 126/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
3/56 = 3 × 3/56 × 3 = 9/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
126/168 - 9/168 = 126 - 9/168 = 117/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 39/56
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