Subtract 16/63 from 45/10, Solve 4 5/10

Subtract 16/63 from 45/10

1^st number: 4 5/10, 2^nd number: 16/63

45/10 - 16/63 is 535/126.

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,
45/10 = 45 × 63/10 × 63 = 2835/630
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 10 = 630,
16/63 = 16 × 10/63 × 10 = 160/630
Subtract the two like fractions:
2835/630 - 160/630 = 2835 - 160/630 = 2675/630
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 535/126
In mixed form: 431/126

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