Subtract 14/30 from 63/28, Solve 2 7/28

Subtract 14/30 from 63/28

1^st number: 2 7/28, 2^nd number: 14/30

63/28 - 14/30 is 107/60.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 30 is 420

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 15 = 420,
63/28 = 63 × 15/28 × 15 = 945/420
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 14 = 420,
14/30 = 14 × 14/30 × 14 = 196/420
Subtract the two like fractions:
945/420 - 196/420 = 945 - 196/420 = 749/420
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 107/60
In mixed form: 147/60

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