Subtract 36/63 from 81/8
1st number: 10 1/8, 2nd number: 36/63
81/8 - 36/63 is 535/56.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 63 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 63 = 504,
81/8 = 81 × 63/8 × 63 = 5103/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
36/63 = 36 × 8/63 × 8 = 288/504 - Subtract the two like fractions:
5103/504 - 288/504 = 5103 - 288/504 = 4815/504 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 535/56
- In mixed form: 931/56
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