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Subtract 10/6 from 2/63

1st number: 2/63, 2nd number: 1 4/6

2/63 - 10/6 is -103/63.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 63 and 6 is 126

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
    2/63 = 2 × 2/63 × 2 = 4/126
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 21 = 126,
    10/6 = 10 × 21/6 × 21 = 210/126
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    4/126 - 210/126 = 4 - 210/126 = -206/126
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -103/63

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