Subtract 1/6 from 8/63
8/63 - 1/6 is -5/126.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 6 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
8/63 = 8 × 2/63 × 2 = 16/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 21 = 126,
1/6 = 1 × 21/6 × 21 = 21/126 - Subtract the two like fractions:
16/126 - 21/126 = 16 - 21/126 = -5/126
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