Subtract 5/36 from 8/63
8/63 - 5/36 is -1/84.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 36 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
8/63 = 8 × 4/63 × 4 = 32/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
5/36 = 5 × 7/36 × 7 = 35/252 - Subtract the two like fractions:
32/252 - 35/252 = 32 - 35/252 = -3/252 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/84
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