Subtract 60/63 from 10/35
10/35 - 60/63 is -2/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 63 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
10/35 = 10 × 9/35 × 9 = 90/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
60/63 = 60 × 5/63 × 5 = 300/315 - Subtract the two like fractions:
90/315 - 300/315 = 90 - 300/315 = -210/315 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2/3
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