Subtract 5/7 from 10/63
10/63 - 5/7 is -5/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 7 is 63
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 63 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 1 = 63,
10/63 = 10 × 1/63 × 1 = 10/63 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 9 = 63,
5/7 = 5 × 9/7 × 9 = 45/63 - Subtract the two like fractions:
10/63 - 45/63 = 10 - 45/63 = -35/63 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/9
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