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Subtract 12/63 from 10/5

1st number: 2 0/5, 2nd number: 12/63

10/5 - 12/63 is 38/21.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 63 is 315

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 63 = 315,
    10/5 = 10 × 63/5 × 63 = 630/315
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
    12/63 = 12 × 5/63 × 5 = 60/315
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    630/315 - 60/315 = 630 - 60/315 = 570/315
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 38/21
  6. In mixed form: 117/21

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