Subtract 28/36 from 10/63
10/63 - 28/36 is -13/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 36 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
10/63 = 10 × 4/63 × 4 = 40/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
28/36 = 28 × 7/36 × 7 = 196/252 - Subtract the two like fractions:
40/252 - 196/252 = 40 - 196/252 = -156/252 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/21
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