Subtract 75/63 from 10/35
1st number: 10/35, 2nd number: 1 12/63
10/35 - 75/63 is -19/21.
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,
75/63 = 75 × 5/63 × 5 = 375/315 - Subtract the two like fractions:
90/315 - 375/315 = 90 - 375/315 = -285/315 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -19/21
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