Subtract 75/63 from 6/10
1st number: 6/10, 2nd number: 1 12/63
6/10 - 75/63 is -62/105.
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,
75/63 = 75 × 10/63 × 10 = 750/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
378/630 - 750/630 = 378 - 750/630 = -372/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -62/105
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