Subtract 14/63 from 60/8
1st number: 7 4/8, 2nd number: 14/63
60/8 - 14/63 is 131/18.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 63 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 63 = 504,
60/8 = 60 × 63/8 × 63 = 3780/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
14/63 = 14 × 8/63 × 8 = 112/504 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3780/504 - 112/504 = 3780 - 112/504 = 3668/504 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 131/18
- In mixed form: 75/18
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