Subtract 2/14 from 1/63
1/63 - 2/14 is -8/63.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 14 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
1/63 = 1 × 2/63 × 2 = 2/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 9 = 126,
2/14 = 2 × 9/14 × 9 = 18/126 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2/126 - 18/126 = 2 - 18/126 = -16/126 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -8/63
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