Subtract 72/63 from 70/28
1st number: 2 14/28, 2nd number: 1 9/63
70/28 - 72/63 is 19/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 63 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
70/28 = 70 × 9/28 × 9 = 630/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
72/63 = 72 × 4/63 × 4 = 288/252 - Subtract the two like fractions:
630/252 - 288/252 = 630 - 288/252 = 342/252 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/14
- In mixed form: 15/14
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