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Subtract 3/63 from 30/10

1st number: 3 0/10, 2nd number: 3/63

30/10 - 3/63 is 62/21.

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,
    30/10 = 30 × 63/10 × 63 = 1890/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 10 = 630,
    3/63 = 3 × 10/63 × 10 = 30/630
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1890/630 - 30/630 = 1890 - 30/630 = 1860/630
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 62/21
  6. In mixed form: 220/21

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