Subtract 7/18 from 63/10
1st number: 6 3/10, 2nd number: 7/18
63/10 - 7/18 is 266/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 18 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
63/10 = 63 × 9/10 × 9 = 567/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
7/18 = 7 × 5/18 × 5 = 35/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
567/90 - 35/90 = 567 - 35/90 = 532/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 266/45
- In mixed form: 541/45
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