Subtract 2/10 from 16/63
16/63 - 2/10 is 17/315.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 10 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 10 = 630,
16/63 = 16 × 10/63 × 10 = 160/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 63 = 630,
2/10 = 2 × 63/10 × 63 = 126/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
160/630 - 126/630 = 160 - 126/630 = 34/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/315
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