Subtract 7/63 from 14/8
1st number: 1 6/8, 2nd number: 7/63
14/8 - 7/63 is 59/36.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 63 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 63 = 504,
14/8 = 14 × 63/8 × 63 = 882/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
7/63 = 7 × 8/63 × 8 = 56/504 - Subtract the two like fractions:
882/504 - 56/504 = 882 - 56/504 = 826/504 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 59/36
- In mixed form: 123/36
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