Subtract 3/63 from 8/3
1st number: 2 2/3, 2nd number: 3/63
8/3 - 3/63 is 55/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 63 is 63
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 63 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 21 = 63,
8/3 = 8 × 21/3 × 21 = 168/63 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 1 = 63,
3/63 = 3 × 1/63 × 1 = 3/63 - Subtract the two like fractions:
168/63 - 3/63 = 168 - 3/63 = 165/63 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 55/21
- In mixed form: 213/21
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