Subtract 5/14 from 12/63
12/63 - 5/14 is -1/6.
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,
12/63 = 12 × 2/63 × 2 = 24/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 9 = 126,
5/14 = 5 × 9/14 × 9 = 45/126 - Subtract the two like fractions:
24/126 - 45/126 = 24 - 45/126 = -21/126 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/6
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