Subtract 49/63 from 5/14
5/14 - 49/63 is -53/126.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 63 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 9 = 126,
5/14 = 5 × 9/14 × 9 = 45/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
49/63 = 49 × 2/63 × 2 = 98/126 - Subtract the two like fractions:
45/126 - 98/126 = 45 - 98/126 = -53/126
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