Subtract 63/14 from 2/10
1st number: 2/10, 2nd number: 4 7/14
2/10 - 63/14 is -43/10.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 14 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 7 = 70,
2/10 = 2 × 7/10 × 7 = 14/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
63/14 = 63 × 5/14 × 5 = 315/70 - Subtract the two like fractions:
14/70 - 315/70 = 14 - 315/70 = -301/70 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -43/10
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