Subtract 10/63 from 14/16
14/16 - 10/63 is 361/504.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 63 is 1008
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1008 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 63 = 1008,
14/16 = 14 × 63/16 × 63 = 882/1008 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 16 = 1008,
10/63 = 10 × 16/63 × 16 = 160/1008 - Subtract the two like fractions:
882/1008 - 160/1008 = 882 - 160/1008 = 722/1008 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 361/504
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