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Subtract 10/63 from 3/4

3/4 - 10/63 is 149/252.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 63 is 252

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 63 = 252,
    3/4 = 3 × 63/4 × 63 = 189/252
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
    10/63 = 10 × 4/63 × 4 = 40/252
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    189/252 - 40/252 = 189 - 40/252 = 149/252

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