Subtract 14/8 from 20/63
1st number: 20/63, 2nd number: 1 6/8
20/63 - 14/8 is -361/252.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 8 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
20/63 = 20 × 8/63 × 8 = 160/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 63 = 504,
14/8 = 14 × 63/8 × 63 = 882/504 - Subtract the two like fractions:
160/504 - 882/504 = 160 - 882/504 = -722/504 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -361/252
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