Subtract 2/14 from 40/63
40/63 - 2/14 is 31/63.
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,
40/63 = 40 × 2/63 × 2 = 80/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 9 = 126,
2/14 = 2 × 9/14 × 9 = 18/126 - Subtract the two like fractions:
80/126 - 18/126 = 80 - 18/126 = 62/126 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 31/63
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