Subtract 54/10 from 6/63
1st number: 6/63, 2nd number: 5 4/10
6/63 - 54/10 is -557/105.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
54/10 = 54 × 63/10 × 63 = 3402/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
60/630 - 3402/630 = 60 - 3402/630 = -3342/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -557/105
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