Subtract 10/81 from 6/63
6/63 - 10/81 is -16/567.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 81 is 567
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 567 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 9 = 567,
6/63 = 6 × 9/63 × 9 = 54/567 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 7 = 567,
10/81 = 10 × 7/81 × 7 = 70/567 - Subtract the two like fractions:
54/567 - 70/567 = 54 - 70/567 = -16/567
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