Subtract 1/14 from 63/6
1st number: 10 3/6, 2nd number: 1/14
63/6 - 1/14 is 73/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 14 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 7 = 42,
63/6 = 63 × 7/6 × 7 = 441/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
1/14 = 1 × 3/14 × 3 = 3/42 - Subtract the two like fractions:
441/42 - 3/42 = 441 - 3/42 = 438/42 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 73/7
- In mixed form: 103/7
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