Subtract 14/63 from 28/36
28/36 - 14/63 is 5/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 63 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
28/36 = 28 × 7/36 × 7 = 196/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
14/63 = 14 × 4/63 × 4 = 56/252 - Subtract the two like fractions:
196/252 - 56/252 = 196 - 56/252 = 140/252 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/9
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