Subtract 63/7 from 14/5
1st number: 2 4/5, 2nd number: 9 0/7
14/5 - 63/7 is -31/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 7 is 35
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 35 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 7 = 35,
14/5 = 14 × 7/5 × 7 = 98/35 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 5 = 35,
63/7 = 63 × 5/7 × 5 = 315/35 - Subtract the two like fractions:
98/35 - 315/35 = 98 - 315/35 = -217/35 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -31/5
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