Subtract 2/63 from 8/12
8/12 - 2/63 is 40/63.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 63 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 21 = 252,
8/12 = 8 × 21/12 × 21 = 168/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
2/63 = 2 × 4/63 × 4 = 8/252 - Subtract the two like fractions:
168/252 - 8/252 = 168 - 8/252 = 160/252 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 40/63
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