Subtract 4/9 from 8/63
8/63 - 4/9 is -20/63.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 9 is 63
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 63 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 1 = 63,
8/63 = 8 × 1/63 × 1 = 8/63 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 7 = 63,
4/9 = 4 × 7/9 × 7 = 28/63 - Subtract the two like fractions:
8/63 - 28/63 = 8 - 28/63 = -20/63
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