Subtract 18/14 from 35/63
1st number: 35/63, 2nd number: 1 4/14
35/63 - 18/14 is -46/63.
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,
35/63 = 35 × 2/63 × 2 = 70/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 9 = 126,
18/14 = 18 × 9/14 × 9 = 162/126 - Subtract the two like fractions:
70/126 - 162/126 = 70 - 162/126 = -92/126 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -46/63
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