Subtract 10/63 from 30/45
30/45 - 10/63 is 32/63.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 63 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
30/45 = 30 × 7/45 × 7 = 210/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
10/63 = 10 × 5/63 × 5 = 50/315 - Subtract the two like fractions:
210/315 - 50/315 = 210 - 50/315 = 160/315 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 32/63
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