Subtract 18/63 from 42/4
1st number: 10 2/4, 2nd number: 18/63
42/4 - 18/63 is 143/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 63 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 63 = 252,
42/4 = 42 × 63/4 × 63 = 2646/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
18/63 = 18 × 4/63 × 4 = 72/252 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2646/252 - 72/252 = 2646 - 72/252 = 2574/252 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 143/14
- In mixed form: 103/14
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