Subtract 45/63 from 14/18
14/18 - 45/63 is 4/63.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 63 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
14/18 = 14 × 7/18 × 7 = 98/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
45/63 = 45 × 2/63 × 2 = 90/126 - Subtract the two like fractions:
98/126 - 90/126 = 98 - 90/126 = 8/126 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 4/63
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