Subtract 20/63 from 84/35
1st number: 2 14/35, 2nd number: 20/63
84/35 - 20/63 is 656/315.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 63 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
84/35 = 84 × 9/35 × 9 = 756/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
20/63 = 20 × 5/63 × 5 = 100/315 - Subtract the two like fractions:
756/315 - 100/315 = 756 - 100/315 = 656/315 - In mixed form: 226/315
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