Subtract 63/18 from 72/21
1st number: 3 9/21, 2nd number: 3 9/18
72/21 - 63/18 is -1/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 18 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 6 = 126,
72/21 = 72 × 6/21 × 6 = 432/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
63/18 = 63 × 7/18 × 7 = 441/126 - Subtract the two like fractions:
432/126 - 441/126 = 432 - 441/126 = -9/126 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/14
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