Subtract 3/63 from 8/4
1st number: 2 0/4, 2nd number: 3/63
8/4 - 3/63 is 41/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 63 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 63 = 252,
8/4 = 8 × 63/4 × 63 = 504/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
3/63 = 3 × 4/63 × 4 = 12/252 - Subtract the two like fractions:
504/252 - 12/252 = 504 - 12/252 = 492/252 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 41/21
- In mixed form: 120/21
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