Subtract 2/4 from 9/63
9/63 - 2/4 is -5/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 4 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
9/63 = 9 × 4/63 × 4 = 36/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 63 = 252,
2/4 = 2 × 63/4 × 63 = 126/252 - Subtract the two like fractions:
36/252 - 126/252 = 36 - 126/252 = -90/252 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/14
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