Subtract 16/63 from 18/14
1st number: 1 4/14, 2nd number: 16/63
18/14 - 16/63 is 65/63.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 63 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 9 = 126,
18/14 = 18 × 9/14 × 9 = 162/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
16/63 = 16 × 2/63 × 2 = 32/126 - Subtract the two like fractions:
162/126 - 32/126 = 162 - 32/126 = 130/126 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 65/63
- In mixed form: 12/63
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