Subtract 9/14 from 63/28
1st number: 2 7/28, 2nd number: 9/14
63/28 - 9/14 is 45/28.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 14 is 28
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 28 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 1 = 28,
63/28 = 63 × 1/28 × 1 = 63/28 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 2 = 28,
9/14 = 9 × 2/14 × 2 = 18/28 - Subtract the two like fractions:
63/28 - 18/28 = 63 - 18/28 = 45/28 - In mixed form: 117/28
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