Subtract 7/63 from 20/4, Solve 5 0/4

Subtract 7/63 from 20/4

1^st number: 5 0/4, 2^nd number: 7/63

20/4 - 7/63 is 44/9.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 63 is 252

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 63 = 252,
20/4 = 20 × 63/4 × 63 = 1260/252
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
7/63 = 7 × 4/63 × 4 = 28/252
Subtract the two like fractions:
1260/252 - 28/252 = 1260 - 28/252 = 1232/252
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 44/9
In mixed form: 48/9

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