Subtract 28/10 from 3/63
1st number: 3/63, 2nd number: 2 8/10
3/63 - 28/10 is -289/105.
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,
3/63 = 3 × 10/63 × 10 = 30/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 63 = 630,
28/10 = 28 × 63/10 × 63 = 1764/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
30/630 - 1764/630 = 30 - 1764/630 = -1734/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -289/105
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