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Subtract 14/5 from 63/9

1st number: 7 0/9, 2nd number: 2 4/5

63/9 - 14/5 is 21/5.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 5 is 45

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
    63/9 = 63 × 5/9 × 5 = 315/45
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
    14/5 = 14 × 9/5 × 9 = 126/45
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    315/45 - 126/45 = 315 - 126/45 = 189/45
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/5
  6. In mixed form: 41/5

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