Subtract 3/14 from 25/63
25/63 - 3/14 is 23/126.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 14 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
25/63 = 25 × 2/63 × 2 = 50/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 9 = 126,
3/14 = 3 × 9/14 × 9 = 27/126 - Subtract the two like fractions:
50/126 - 27/126 = 50 - 27/126 = 23/126
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