Subtract 14/8 from 63/9
1st number: 7 0/9, 2nd number: 1 6/8
63/9 - 14/8 is 21/4.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 8 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
63/9 = 63 × 8/9 × 8 = 504/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
14/8 = 14 × 9/8 × 9 = 126/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
504/72 - 126/72 = 504 - 126/72 = 378/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/4
- In mixed form: 51/4
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