Subtract 20/63 from 6/10
6/10 - 20/63 is 89/315.
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,
6/10 = 6 × 63/10 × 63 = 378/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 10 = 630,
20/63 = 20 × 10/63 × 10 = 200/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
378/630 - 200/630 = 378 - 200/630 = 178/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 89/315
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