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Subtract 8/63 from 2/10

2/10 - 8/63 is 23/315.

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,
    2/10 = 2 × 63/10 × 63 = 126/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 10 = 630,
    8/63 = 8 × 10/63 × 10 = 80/630
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    126/630 - 80/630 = 126 - 80/630 = 46/630
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/315

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