Subtract 49/63 from 8/12
8/12 - 49/63 is -1/9.
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,
49/63 = 49 × 4/63 × 4 = 196/252 - Subtract the two like fractions:
168/252 - 196/252 = 168 - 196/252 = -28/252 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/9
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