Subtract 2/72 from 10/63
10/63 - 2/72 is 11/84.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 72 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
10/63 = 10 × 8/63 × 8 = 80/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
2/72 = 2 × 7/72 × 7 = 14/504 - Subtract the two like fractions:
80/504 - 14/504 = 80 - 14/504 = 66/504 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/84
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