Subtract 60/63 from 35/10, Solve 3 5/10

Subtract 60/63 from 35/10

1^st number: 3 5/10, 2^nd number: 60/63

35/10 - 60/63 is 107/42.

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,
35/10 = 35 × 63/10 × 63 = 2205/630
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 10 = 630,
60/63 = 60 × 10/63 × 10 = 600/630
Subtract the two like fractions:
2205/630 - 600/630 = 2205 - 600/630 = 1605/630
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 107/42
In mixed form: 223/42

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