Answers

Subtract 63/10 from 36/63

1^st number: 36/63, 2^nd number: 6 3/10

36/63 - 63/10 is -401/70.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 63 and 10 is 630
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 10 = 630,
   36/63 = 36 × 10/63 × 10 = 360/630
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 63 = 630,
   63/10 = 63 × 63/10 × 63 = 3969/630
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   360/630 - 3969/630 = 360 - 3969/630 = -3609/630
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -401/70

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