Subtract 14/18 from 35/63
35/63 - 14/18 is -2/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 18 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
35/63 = 35 × 2/63 × 2 = 70/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
14/18 = 14 × 7/18 × 7 = 98/126 - Subtract the two like fractions:
70/126 - 98/126 = 70 - 98/126 = -28/126 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2/9
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