Subtract 6/63 from 2/10
2/10 - 6/63 is 11/105.
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,
2/10 = 2 × 63/10 × 63 = 126/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 10 = 630,
6/63 = 6 × 10/63 × 10 = 60/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
126/630 - 60/630 = 126 - 60/630 = 66/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/105
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