Subtract 28/63 from 27/10
1st number: 2 7/10, 2nd number: 28/63
27/10 - 28/63 is 203/90.
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,
27/10 = 27 × 63/10 × 63 = 1701/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 10 = 630,
28/63 = 28 × 10/63 × 10 = 280/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1701/630 - 280/630 = 1701 - 280/630 = 1421/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 203/90
- In mixed form: 223/90
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