Subtract 7/63 from 56/4
1st number: 14 0/4, 2nd number: 7/63
56/4 - 7/63 is 125/9.
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,
56/4 = 56 × 63/4 × 63 = 3528/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
7/63 = 7 × 4/63 × 4 = 28/252 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3528/252 - 28/252 = 3528 - 28/252 = 3500/252 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 125/9
- In mixed form: 138/9
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