Subtract 14/63 from 2/8
2/8 - 14/63 is 1/36.
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,
2/8 = 2 × 63/8 × 63 = 126/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
14/63 = 14 × 8/63 × 8 = 112/504 - Subtract the two like fractions:
126/504 - 112/504 = 126 - 112/504 = 14/504 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/36
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