Subtract 3/56 from 63/10
1st number: 6 3/10, 2nd number: 3/56
63/10 - 3/56 is 1749/280.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 56 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 28 = 280,
63/10 = 63 × 28/10 × 28 = 1764/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
3/56 = 3 × 5/56 × 5 = 15/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1764/280 - 15/280 = 1764 - 15/280 = 1749/280 - In mixed form: 669/280
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