Subtract 8/63 from 56/10
1st number: 5 6/10, 2nd number: 8/63
56/10 - 8/63 is 1724/315.
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,
56/10 = 56 × 63/10 × 63 = 3528/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 10 = 630,
8/63 = 8 × 10/63 × 10 = 80/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3528/630 - 80/630 = 3528 - 80/630 = 3448/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1724/315
- In mixed form: 5149/315
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