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Subtract 3/10 from 5/63

5/63 - 3/10 is -139/630.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 10 = 630,
    5/63 = 5 × 10/63 × 10 = 50/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 63 = 630,
    3/10 = 3 × 63/10 × 63 = 189/630
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    50/630 - 189/630 = 50 - 189/630 = -139/630

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