Subtract 49/63 from 1/10
1/10 - 49/63 is -61/90.
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,
1/10 = 1 × 63/10 × 63 = 63/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 10 = 630,
49/63 = 49 × 10/63 × 10 = 490/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
63/630 - 490/630 = 63 - 490/630 = -427/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -61/90
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