Subtract 8/63 from 14/10
1st number: 1 4/10, 2nd number: 8/63
14/10 - 8/63 is 401/315.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
8/63 = 8 × 10/63 × 10 = 80/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
882/630 - 80/630 = 882 - 80/630 = 802/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 401/315
- In mixed form: 186/315
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