Subtract 49/10 from 6/63, Solve 6/63

Subtract 49/10 from 6/63

1^st number: 6/63, 2^nd number: 4 9/10

6/63 - 49/10 is -1009/210.

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,
49/10 = 49 × 63/10 × 63 = 3087/630
Subtract the two like fractions:
60/630 - 3087/630 = 60 - 3087/630 = -3027/630
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1009/210

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