Subtract 10/14 from 28/63
28/63 - 10/14 is -17/63.
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,
28/63 = 28 × 2/63 × 2 = 56/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 9 = 126,
10/14 = 10 × 9/14 × 9 = 90/126 - Subtract the two like fractions:
56/126 - 90/126 = 56 - 90/126 = -34/126 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/63
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