Subtract 72/10 from 9/63
1st number: 9/63, 2nd number: 7 2/10
9/63 - 72/10 is -247/35.
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,
9/63 = 9 × 10/63 × 10 = 90/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 63 = 630,
72/10 = 72 × 63/10 × 63 = 4536/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
90/630 - 4536/630 = 90 - 4536/630 = -4446/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -247/35
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