Answers

Solutions by everydaycalculation.com

Answers.everydaycalculation.com » Subtract fractions

Subtract 10/4 from 6/63

1st number: 6/63, 2nd number: 2 2/4

6/63 - 10/4 is -101/42.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 63 and 4 is 252

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
    6/63 = 6 × 4/63 × 4 = 24/252
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 63 = 252,
    10/4 = 10 × 63/4 × 63 = 630/252
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    24/252 - 630/252 = 24 - 630/252 = -606/252
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -101/42

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad

Related:

© everydaycalculation.com