Subtract 30/14 from 63/9
1st number: 7 0/9, 2nd number: 2 2/14
63/9 - 30/14 is 34/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 14 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 14 = 126,
63/9 = 63 × 14/9 × 14 = 882/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 9 = 126,
30/14 = 30 × 9/14 × 9 = 270/126 - Subtract the two like fractions:
882/126 - 270/126 = 882 - 270/126 = 612/126 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 34/7
- In mixed form: 46/7
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