Subtract 56/14 from 63/10
1st number: 6 3/10, 2nd number: 4 0/14
63/10 - 56/14 is 23/10.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 14 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 7 = 70,
63/10 = 63 × 7/10 × 7 = 441/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
56/14 = 56 × 5/14 × 5 = 280/70 - Subtract the two like fractions:
441/70 - 280/70 = 441 - 280/70 = 161/70 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/10
- In mixed form: 23/10
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