Subtract 54/10 from 4/63
1st number: 4/63, 2nd number: 5 4/10
4/63 - 54/10 is -1681/315.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 10 = 630,
4/63 = 4 × 10/63 × 10 = 40/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 63 = 630,
54/10 = 54 × 63/10 × 63 = 3402/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
40/630 - 3402/630 = 40 - 3402/630 = -3362/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1681/315
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