Subtract 4/63 from 10/75
10/75 - 4/63 is 22/315.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 63 is 1575
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1575 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 21 = 1575,
10/75 = 10 × 21/75 × 21 = 210/1575 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 25 = 1575,
4/63 = 4 × 25/63 × 25 = 100/1575 - Subtract the two like fractions:
210/1575 - 100/1575 = 210 - 100/1575 = 110/1575 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 22/315
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