Subtract 14/63 from 12/6
1st number: 2 0/6, 2nd number: 14/63
12/6 - 14/63 is 16/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 63 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 21 = 126,
12/6 = 12 × 21/6 × 21 = 252/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
14/63 = 14 × 2/63 × 2 = 28/126 - Subtract the two like fractions:
252/126 - 28/126 = 252 - 28/126 = 224/126 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 16/9
- In mixed form: 17/9
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