Subtract 10/63 from 3/14
3/14 - 10/63 is 1/18.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 63 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 9 = 126,
3/14 = 3 × 9/14 × 9 = 27/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
10/63 = 10 × 2/63 × 2 = 20/126 - Subtract the two like fractions:
27/126 - 20/126 = 27 - 20/126 = 7/126 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/18
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 6/14-10/63 3/14-20/63 3/28-10/63 9/14-10/63 3/14-30/63 3/42-10/63 15/14-10/63 3/14-50/63 3/70-10/63 21/14-10/63 3/14-70/63 3/98-10/63