Subtract 5/63 from 36/10, Solve 3 6/10

Subtract 5/63 from 36/10

1^st number: 3 6/10, 2^nd number: 5/63

36/10 - 5/63 is 1109/315.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 63 is 630

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 63 = 630,
36/10 = 36 × 63/10 × 63 = 2268/630
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 10 = 630,
5/63 = 5 × 10/63 × 10 = 50/630
Subtract the two like fractions:
2268/630 - 50/630 = 2268 - 50/630 = 2218/630
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1109/315
In mixed form: 3164/315

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