Subtract 63/10 from 2/35
1st number: 2/35, 2nd number: 6 3/10
2/35 - 63/10 is -437/70.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 10 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
2/35 = 2 × 2/35 × 2 = 4/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 7 = 70,
63/10 = 63 × 7/10 × 7 = 441/70 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4/70 - 441/70 = 4 - 441/70 = -437/70
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