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Subtract 80/28 from 10/63

1st number: 10/63, 2nd number: 2 24/28

10/63 - 80/28 is -170/63.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 63 and 28 is 252

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
    10/63 = 10 × 4/63 × 4 = 40/252
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
    80/28 = 80 × 9/28 × 9 = 720/252
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    40/252 - 720/252 = 40 - 720/252 = -680/252
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -170/63

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