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Subtract 14/63 from 84/10

1st number: 8 4/10, 2nd number: 14/63

84/10 - 14/63 is 368/45.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 63 = 630,
    84/10 = 84 × 63/10 × 63 = 5292/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 10 = 630,
    14/63 = 14 × 10/63 × 10 = 140/630
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    5292/630 - 140/630 = 5292 - 140/630 = 5152/630
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 368/45
  6. In mixed form: 88/45

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