Subtract 12/10 from 2/63
1st number: 2/63, 2nd number: 1 2/10
2/63 - 12/10 is -368/315.
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,
2/63 = 2 × 10/63 × 10 = 20/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 63 = 630,
12/10 = 12 × 63/10 × 63 = 756/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
20/630 - 756/630 = 20 - 756/630 = -736/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -368/315
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