Answers

Subtract 63/10 from 6/72

1^st number: 6/72, 2^nd number: 6 3/10

6/72 - 63/10 is -373/60.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 10 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
   6/72 = 6 × 5/72 × 5 = 30/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 36 = 360,
   63/10 = 63 × 36/10 × 36 = 2268/360
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   30/360 - 2268/360 = 30 - 2268/360 = -2238/360
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -373/60

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