Subtract 2/63 from 14/10, Solve 1 4/10

Subtract 2/63 from 14/10

1^st number: 1 4/10, 2^nd number: 2/63

14/10 - 2/63 is 431/315.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 63 is 630

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 63 = 630,
14/10 = 14 × 63/10 × 63 = 882/630
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 10 = 630,
2/63 = 2 × 10/63 × 10 = 20/630
Subtract the two like fractions:
882/630 - 20/630 = 882 - 20/630 = 862/630
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 431/315
In mixed form: 1116/315

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