Subtract 63/14 from 72/28
1st number: 2 16/28, 2nd number: 4 7/14
72/28 - 63/14 is -27/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 14 is 28
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 28 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 1 = 28,
72/28 = 72 × 1/28 × 1 = 72/28 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 2 = 28,
63/14 = 63 × 2/14 × 2 = 126/28 - Subtract the two like fractions:
72/28 - 126/28 = 72 - 126/28 = -54/28 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -27/14
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