Subtract 3/81 from 63/14
1st number: 4 7/14, 2nd number: 3/81
63/14 - 3/81 is 241/54.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 81 is 1134
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1134 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 81 = 1134,
63/14 = 63 × 81/14 × 81 = 5103/1134 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 14 = 1134,
3/81 = 3 × 14/81 × 14 = 42/1134 - Subtract the two like fractions:
5103/1134 - 42/1134 = 5103 - 42/1134 = 5061/1134 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 241/54
- In mixed form: 425/54
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