Subtract 63/14 from 42/3, Solve 14 0/3

Subtract 63/14 from 42/3

1^st number: 14 0/3, 2^nd number: 4 7/14

42/3 - 63/14 is 19/2.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 14 is 42

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 14 = 42,
42/3 = 42 × 14/3 × 14 = 588/42
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
63/14 = 63 × 3/14 × 3 = 189/42
Subtract the two like fractions:
588/42 - 189/42 = 588 - 189/42 = 399/42
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/2
In mixed form: 91/2

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