Subtract 56/21 from 72/63
1st number: 1 9/63, 2nd number: 2 14/21
72/63 - 56/21 is -32/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 21 is 63
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 63 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 1 = 63,
72/63 = 72 × 1/63 × 1 = 72/63 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 3 = 63,
56/21 = 56 × 3/21 × 3 = 168/63 - Subtract the two like fractions:
72/63 - 168/63 = 72 - 168/63 = -96/63 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -32/21
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