Subtract 3/63 from 4/30
4/30 - 3/63 is 3/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 63 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 21 = 630,
4/30 = 4 × 21/30 × 21 = 84/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 10 = 630,
3/63 = 3 × 10/63 × 10 = 30/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
84/630 - 30/630 = 84 - 30/630 = 54/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/35
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