Subtract 6/63 from 10/18
10/18 - 6/63 is 29/63.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 63 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
10/18 = 10 × 7/18 × 7 = 70/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
6/63 = 6 × 2/63 × 2 = 12/126 - Subtract the two like fractions:
70/126 - 12/126 = 70 - 12/126 = 58/126 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 29/63
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