Subtract 6/30 from 63/14
1st number: 4 7/14, 2nd number: 6/30
63/14 - 6/30 is 43/10.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 30 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 15 = 210,
63/14 = 63 × 15/14 × 15 = 945/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
6/30 = 6 × 7/30 × 7 = 42/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
945/210 - 42/210 = 945 - 42/210 = 903/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 43/10
- In mixed form: 43/10
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