Subtract 14/63 from 8/10
8/10 - 14/63 is 26/45.
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,
8/10 = 8 × 63/10 × 63 = 504/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 10 = 630,
14/63 = 14 × 10/63 × 10 = 140/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
504/630 - 140/630 = 504 - 140/630 = 364/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 26/45
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