Subtract 6/63 from 5/10
5/10 - 6/63 is 17/42.
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,
5/10 = 5 × 63/10 × 63 = 315/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 10 = 630,
6/63 = 6 × 10/63 × 10 = 60/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
315/630 - 60/630 = 315 - 60/630 = 255/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/42
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