Subtract 12/10 from 1/63
1st number: 1/63, 2nd number: 1 2/10
1/63 - 12/10 is -373/315.
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,
1/63 = 1 × 10/63 × 10 = 10/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 63 = 630,
12/10 = 12 × 63/10 × 63 = 756/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
10/630 - 756/630 = 10 - 756/630 = -746/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -373/315
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 2/63-12/10 1/63-24/10 1/63-12/20 3/63-12/10 1/63-36/10 1/63-12/30 5/63-12/10 1/63-60/10 1/63-12/50 7/63-12/10 1/63-84/10 1/63-12/70