Subtract 56/63 from 28/2
1st number: 14 0/2, 2nd number: 56/63
28/2 - 56/63 is 118/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 63 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 63 = 126,
28/2 = 28 × 63/2 × 63 = 1764/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
56/63 = 56 × 2/63 × 2 = 112/126 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1764/126 - 112/126 = 1764 - 112/126 = 1652/126 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 118/9
- In mixed form: 131/9
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