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Subtract 2/14 from 5/63

5/63 - 2/14 is -4/63.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
    5/63 = 5 × 2/63 × 2 = 10/126
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 9 = 126,
    2/14 = 2 × 9/14 × 9 = 18/126
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    10/126 - 18/126 = 10 - 18/126 = -8/126
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -4/63

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