Solve the following exercise:
43−63=?
To solve the subtraction of these two fractions, we follow these steps:
- Step 1: Find the least common multiple (LCM) of the denominators 4 and 6. The LCM of 4 and 6 is 12.
- Step 2: Convert each fraction to have this common denominator:
- For 43, multiply both the numerator and denominator by 3 to get 129.
- For 63, multiply both the numerator and denominator by 2 to get 126.
- Step 3: Perform the subtraction: 129−126=123.
- Step 4: Simplify the fraction 123. The greatest common divisor (GCD) of 3 and 12 is 3. Divide both numerator and denominator by 3 to get 41.
Therefore, the solution to the problem is 41.