Subtract 8/10 from 6/63
6/63 - 8/10 is -74/105.
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,
8/10 = 8 × 63/10 × 63 = 504/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
60/630 - 504/630 = 60 - 504/630 = -444/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -74/105
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