Subtract 14/35 from 63/3
1st number: 21 0/3, 2nd number: 14/35
63/3 - 14/35 is 103/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 35 is 105
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 35 = 105,
63/3 = 63 × 35/3 × 35 = 2205/105 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 3 = 105,
14/35 = 14 × 3/35 × 3 = 42/105 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2205/105 - 42/105 = 2205 - 42/105 = 2163/105 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 103/5
- In mixed form: 203/5
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