Subtract 7/63 from 10/49
10/49 - 7/63 is 41/441.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 63 is 441
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 441 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 9 = 441,
10/49 = 10 × 9/49 × 9 = 90/441 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 7 = 441,
7/63 = 7 × 7/63 × 7 = 49/441 - Subtract the two like fractions:
90/441 - 49/441 = 90 - 49/441 = 41/441
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