Subtract 72/6 from 10/63
1st number: 10/63, 2nd number: 12 0/6
10/63 - 72/6 is -746/63.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 6 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
10/63 = 10 × 2/63 × 2 = 20/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 21 = 126,
72/6 = 72 × 21/6 × 21 = 1512/126 - Subtract the two like fractions:
20/126 - 1512/126 = 20 - 1512/126 = -1492/126 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -746/63
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