Subtract 18/63 from 7/84
7/84 - 18/63 is -17/84.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 63 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
7/84 = 7 × 3/84 × 3 = 21/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
18/63 = 18 × 4/63 × 4 = 72/252 - Subtract the two like fractions:
21/252 - 72/252 = 21 - 72/252 = -51/252 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/84
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