Subtract 7/63 from 14/10, Solve 1 4/10

Subtract 7/63 from 14/10

1^st number: 1 4/10, 2^nd number: 7/63

14/10 - 7/63 is 58/45.

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,
7/63 = 7 × 10/63 × 10 = 70/630
Subtract the two like fractions:
882/630 - 70/630 = 882 - 70/630 = 812/630
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 58/45
In mixed form: 113/45

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