Subtract 10/14 from 63/36
1st number: 1 27/36, 2nd number: 10/14
63/36 - 10/14 is 29/28.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 14 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
63/36 = 63 × 7/36 × 7 = 441/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 18 = 252,
10/14 = 10 × 18/14 × 18 = 180/252 - Subtract the two like fractions:
441/252 - 180/252 = 441 - 180/252 = 261/252 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 29/28
- In mixed form: 11/28
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