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Subtract 18/63 from 5/2

1st number: 2 1/2, 2nd number: 18/63

5/2 - 18/63 is 31/14.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 63 is 126

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 63 = 126,
    5/2 = 5 × 63/2 × 63 = 315/126
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
    18/63 = 18 × 2/63 × 2 = 36/126
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    315/126 - 36/126 = 315 - 36/126 = 279/126
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 31/14
  6. In mixed form: 23/14

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