Subtract 14/63 from 12/20
12/20 - 14/63 is 17/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 63 is 1260
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 63 = 1260,
12/20 = 12 × 63/20 × 63 = 756/1260 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 20 = 1260,
14/63 = 14 × 20/63 × 20 = 280/1260 - Subtract the two like fractions:
756/1260 - 280/1260 = 756 - 280/1260 = 476/1260 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/45
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