Answers

Subtract 42/63 from 28/14

1^st number: 2 0/14, 2^nd number: 42/63

28/14 - 42/63 is 4/3.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 14 and 63 is 126
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 9 = 126,
   28/14 = 28 × 9/14 × 9 = 252/126
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
   42/63 = 42 × 2/63 × 2 = 84/126
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   252/126 - 84/126 = 252 - 84/126 = 168/126
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 4/3
6. In mixed form: 11/3

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