Subtract 2/63 from 42/10
1st number: 4 2/10, 2nd number: 2/63
42/10 - 2/63 is 1313/315.
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,
42/10 = 42 × 63/10 × 63 = 2646/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 10 = 630,
2/63 = 2 × 10/63 × 10 = 20/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2646/630 - 20/630 = 2646 - 20/630 = 2626/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1313/315
- In mixed form: 453/315
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