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Subtract 42/63 from 28/10

1st number: 2 8/10, 2nd number: 42/63

28/10 - 42/63 is 32/15.

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,
    28/10 = 28 × 63/10 × 63 = 1764/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 10 = 630,
    42/63 = 42 × 10/63 × 10 = 420/630
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1764/630 - 420/630 = 1764 - 420/630 = 1344/630
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 32/15
  6. In mixed form: 22/15

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