Subtract 63/20 from 14/3
1st number: 4 2/3, 2nd number: 3 3/20
14/3 - 63/20 is 91/60.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 20 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 20 = 60,
14/3 = 14 × 20/3 × 20 = 280/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
63/20 = 63 × 3/20 × 3 = 189/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
280/60 - 189/60 = 280 - 189/60 = 91/60 - In mixed form: 131/60
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