Subtract 60/63 from 8/28
8/28 - 60/63 is -2/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 63 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
8/28 = 8 × 9/28 × 9 = 72/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
60/63 = 60 × 4/63 × 4 = 240/252 - Subtract the two like fractions:
72/252 - 240/252 = 72 - 240/252 = -168/252 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2/3
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