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Subtract 10/63 from 1/5

1/5 - 10/63 is 13/315.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 63 is 315

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 63 = 315,
    1/5 = 1 × 63/5 × 63 = 63/315
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
    10/63 = 10 × 5/63 × 5 = 50/315
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    63/315 - 50/315 = 63 - 50/315 = 13/315

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