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Subtract 4/63 from 14/35

14/35 - 4/63 is 106/315.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 63 is 315

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
    14/35 = 14 × 9/35 × 9 = 126/315
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
    4/63 = 4 × 5/63 × 5 = 20/315
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    126/315 - 20/315 = 126 - 20/315 = 106/315

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