Subtract 18/14 from 63/25
1st number: 2 13/25, 2nd number: 1 4/14
63/25 - 18/14 is 216/175.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 14 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 14 = 350,
63/25 = 63 × 14/25 × 14 = 882/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 25 = 350,
18/14 = 18 × 25/14 × 25 = 450/350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
882/350 - 450/350 = 882 - 450/350 = 432/350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 216/175
- In mixed form: 141/175
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