Subtract 32/10 from 6/63, Solve 6/63

Subtract 32/10 from 6/63

1^st number: 6/63, 2^nd number: 3 2/10

6/63 - 32/10 is -326/105.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 10 is 630

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 10 = 630,
6/63 = 6 × 10/63 × 10 = 60/630
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 63 = 630,
32/10 = 32 × 63/10 × 63 = 2016/630
Subtract the two like fractions:
60/630 - 2016/630 = 60 - 2016/630 = -1956/630
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -326/105

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