Subtract 8/63 from 14/70
14/70 - 8/63 is 23/315.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 63 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
14/70 = 14 × 9/70 × 9 = 126/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 10 = 630,
8/63 = 8 × 10/63 × 10 = 80/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
126/630 - 80/630 = 126 - 80/630 = 46/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/315
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