Subtract 15/70 from 63/10
1st number: 6 3/10, 2nd number: 15/70
63/10 - 15/70 is 213/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 70 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 7 = 70,
63/10 = 63 × 7/10 × 7 = 441/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
15/70 = 15 × 1/70 × 1 = 15/70 - Subtract the two like fractions:
441/70 - 15/70 = 441 - 15/70 = 426/70 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 213/35
- In mixed form: 63/35
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