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Subtract 2/28 from 63/10

1st number: 6 3/10, 2nd number: 2/28

63/10 - 2/28 is 218/35.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 28 is 140

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 14 = 140,
    63/10 = 63 × 14/10 × 14 = 882/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
    2/28 = 2 × 5/28 × 5 = 10/140
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    882/140 - 10/140 = 882 - 10/140 = 872/140
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 218/35
  6. In mixed form: 68/35

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