Subtract 14/56 from 36/63
36/63 - 14/56 is 9/28.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 56 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
36/63 = 36 × 8/63 × 8 = 288/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
14/56 = 14 × 9/56 × 9 = 126/504 - Subtract the two like fractions:
288/504 - 126/504 = 288 - 126/504 = 162/504 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/28
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