Subtract 2/8 from 10/63
10/63 - 2/8 is -23/252.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 8 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 8 × 63 = 504,
2/8 = 2 × 63/8 × 63 = 126/504 - Subtract the two like fractions:
80/504 - 126/504 = 80 - 126/504 = -46/504 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -23/252
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