Subtract 28/35 from 63/14
1st number: 4 7/14, 2nd number: 28/35
63/14 - 28/35 is 37/10.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 35 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
63/14 = 63 × 5/14 × 5 = 315/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
28/35 = 28 × 2/35 × 2 = 56/70 - Subtract the two like fractions:
315/70 - 56/70 = 315 - 56/70 = 259/70 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/10
- In mixed form: 37/10
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