Subtract 50/10 from 10/63
1st number: 10/63, 2nd number: 5 0/10
10/63 - 50/10 is -305/63.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 10 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 10 = 630,
10/63 = 10 × 10/63 × 10 = 100/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 63 = 630,
50/10 = 50 × 63/10 × 63 = 3150/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
100/630 - 3150/630 = 100 - 3150/630 = -3050/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -305/63
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