Subtract 10/63 from 28/8
1st number: 3 4/8, 2nd number: 10/63
28/8 - 10/63 is 421/126.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 63 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 63 = 504,
28/8 = 28 × 63/8 × 63 = 1764/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
10/63 = 10 × 8/63 × 8 = 80/504 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1764/504 - 80/504 = 1764 - 80/504 = 1684/504 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 421/126
- In mixed form: 343/126
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