Subtract 14/10 from 35/63
1st number: 35/63, 2nd number: 1 4/10
35/63 - 14/10 is -38/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 10 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 10 = 630,
35/63 = 35 × 10/63 × 10 = 350/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 63 = 630,
14/10 = 14 × 63/10 × 63 = 882/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
350/630 - 882/630 = 350 - 882/630 = -532/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -38/45
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