Subtract 63/60 from 9/63
1st number: 9/63, 2nd number: 1 3/60
9/63 - 63/60 is -127/140.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 60 is 1260
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 20 = 1260,
9/63 = 9 × 20/63 × 20 = 180/1260 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 21 = 1260,
63/60 = 63 × 21/60 × 21 = 1323/1260 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/1260 - 1323/1260 = 180 - 1323/1260 = -1143/1260 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -127/140
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