Subtract 14/56 from 63/3, Solve 21 0/3

Subtract 14/56 from 63/3

1^st number: 21 0/3, 2^nd number: 14/56

63/3 - 14/56 is 83/4.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 56 is 168

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 56 = 168,
63/3 = 63 × 56/3 × 56 = 3528/168
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
14/56 = 14 × 3/56 × 3 = 42/168
Subtract the two like fractions:
3528/168 - 42/168 = 3528 - 42/168 = 3486/168
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 83/4
In mixed form: 203/4

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