Subtract 32/10 from 15/63
1st number: 15/63, 2nd number: 3 2/10
15/63 - 32/10 is -311/105.
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,
15/63 = 15 × 10/63 × 10 = 150/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 63 = 630,
32/10 = 32 × 63/10 × 63 = 2016/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
150/630 - 2016/630 = 150 - 2016/630 = -1866/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -311/105
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