Subtract 64/63 from 14/2
1st number: 7 0/2, 2nd number: 1 1/63
14/2 - 64/63 is 377/63.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 63 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 63 = 126,
14/2 = 14 × 63/2 × 63 = 882/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
64/63 = 64 × 2/63 × 2 = 128/126 - Subtract the two like fractions:
882/126 - 128/126 = 882 - 128/126 = 754/126 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 377/63
- In mixed form: 562/63
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