Subtract 18/10 from 5/63
1st number: 5/63, 2nd number: 1 8/10
5/63 - 18/10 is -542/315.
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,
5/63 = 5 × 10/63 × 10 = 50/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 63 = 630,
18/10 = 18 × 63/10 × 63 = 1134/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
50/630 - 1134/630 = 50 - 1134/630 = -1084/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -542/315
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