Subtract 14/63 from 28/8, Solve 3 4/8

Subtract 14/63 from 28/8

1^st number: 3 4/8, 2^nd number: 14/63

28/8 - 14/63 is 59/18.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 63 is 504

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 63 = 504,
28/8 = 28 × 63/8 × 63 = 1764/504
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
14/63 = 14 × 8/63 × 8 = 112/504
Subtract the two like fractions:
1764/504 - 112/504 = 1764 - 112/504 = 1652/504
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 59/18
In mixed form: 35/18

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