Subtract 14/63 from 72/5
1st number: 14 2/5, 2nd number: 14/63
72/5 - 14/63 is 638/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 63 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 63 = 315,
72/5 = 72 × 63/5 × 63 = 4536/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
14/63 = 14 × 5/63 × 5 = 70/315 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4536/315 - 70/315 = 4536 - 70/315 = 4466/315 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 638/45
- In mixed form: 148/45
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