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Subtract 10/63 from 3/2

1st number: 1 1/2, 2nd number: 10/63

3/2 - 10/63 is 169/126.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 63 is 126

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 63 = 126,
    3/2 = 3 × 63/2 × 63 = 189/126
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
    10/63 = 10 × 2/63 × 2 = 20/126
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    189/126 - 20/126 = 189 - 20/126 = 169/126
  5. In mixed form: 143/126

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