Subtract 12/10 from 18/63
1st number: 18/63, 2nd number: 1 2/10
18/63 - 12/10 is -32/35.
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,
18/63 = 18 × 10/63 × 10 = 180/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 63 = 630,
12/10 = 12 × 63/10 × 63 = 756/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/630 - 756/630 = 180 - 756/630 = -576/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -32/35
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