Subtract 14/63 from 60/5, Solve 12 0/5

Subtract 14/63 from 60/5

1^st number: 12 0/5, 2^nd number: 14/63

60/5 - 14/63 is 106/9.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 63 is 315

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 63 = 315,
60/5 = 60 × 63/5 × 63 = 3780/315
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
14/63 = 14 × 5/63 × 5 = 70/315
Subtract the two like fractions:
3780/315 - 70/315 = 3780 - 70/315 = 3710/315
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 106/9
In mixed form: 117/9

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