Subtract 27/10 from 35/63
1st number: 35/63, 2nd number: 2 7/10
35/63 - 27/10 is -193/90.
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,
35/63 = 35 × 10/63 × 10 = 350/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 63 = 630,
27/10 = 27 × 63/10 × 63 = 1701/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
350/630 - 1701/630 = 350 - 1701/630 = -1351/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -193/90
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