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Subtract 14/63 from 15/8

1st number: 1 7/8, 2nd number: 14/63

15/8 - 14/63 is 119/72.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 63 = 504,
    15/8 = 15 × 63/8 × 63 = 945/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
    14/63 = 14 × 8/63 × 8 = 112/504
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    945/504 - 112/504 = 945 - 112/504 = 833/504
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 119/72
  6. In mixed form: 147/72

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