Subtract 27/63 from 2/10
2/10 - 27/63 is -8/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 63 = 630,
2/10 = 2 × 63/10 × 63 = 126/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 10 = 630,
27/63 = 27 × 10/63 × 10 = 270/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
126/630 - 270/630 = 126 - 270/630 = -144/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -8/35
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