Subtract 6/63 from 36/10
1st number: 3 6/10, 2nd number: 6/63
36/10 - 6/63 is 368/105.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
36/10 = 36 × 63/10 × 63 = 2268/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 10 = 630,
6/63 = 6 × 10/63 × 10 = 60/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2268/630 - 60/630 = 2268 - 60/630 = 2208/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 368/105
- In mixed form: 353/105
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