Subtract 10/63 from 14/21
14/21 - 10/63 is 32/63.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 63 is 63
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 63 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 3 = 63,
14/21 = 14 × 3/21 × 3 = 42/63 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 1 = 63,
10/63 = 10 × 1/63 × 1 = 10/63 - Subtract the two like fractions:
42/63 - 10/63 = 42 - 10/63 = 32/63
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