Subtract 14/63 from 70/10
1st number: 7 0/10, 2nd number: 14/63
70/10 - 14/63 is 61/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 63 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 63 = 630,
70/10 = 70 × 63/10 × 63 = 4410/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 10 = 630,
14/63 = 14 × 10/63 × 10 = 140/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4410/630 - 140/630 = 4410 - 140/630 = 4270/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 61/9
- In mixed form: 67/9
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