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Subtract 49/63 from 18/10

1st number: 1 8/10, 2nd number: 49/63

18/10 - 49/63 is 46/45.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 63 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 63 = 630,
    18/10 = 18 × 63/10 × 63 = 1134/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 10 = 630,
    49/63 = 49 × 10/63 × 10 = 490/630
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1134/630 - 490/630 = 1134 - 490/630 = 644/630
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 46/45
  6. In mixed form: 11/45

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