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Subtract 63/18 from 14/35

1st number: 14/35, 2nd number: 3 9/18

14/35 - 63/18 is -31/10.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 18 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 18 = 630,
    14/35 = 14 × 18/35 × 18 = 252/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 35 = 630,
    63/18 = 63 × 35/18 × 35 = 2205/630
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    252/630 - 2205/630 = 252 - 2205/630 = -1953/630
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -31/10

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