Subtract 45/63 from 1/10
1/10 - 45/63 is -43/70.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
1/10 = 1 × 63/10 × 63 = 63/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 10 = 630,
45/63 = 45 × 10/63 × 10 = 450/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
63/630 - 450/630 = 63 - 450/630 = -387/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -43/70
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