Subtract 3/28 from 63/9
1st number: 7 0/9, 2nd number: 3/28
63/9 - 3/28 is 193/28.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 28 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 28 = 252,
63/9 = 63 × 28/9 × 28 = 1764/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
3/28 = 3 × 9/28 × 9 = 27/252 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1764/252 - 27/252 = 1764 - 27/252 = 1737/252 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 193/28
- In mixed form: 625/28
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