Subtract 8/35 from 63/10
1st number: 6 3/10, 2nd number: 8/35
63/10 - 8/35 is 85/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 35 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 35 × 2 = 70,
8/35 = 8 × 2/35 × 2 = 16/70 - Subtract the two like fractions:
441/70 - 16/70 = 441 - 16/70 = 425/70 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 85/14
- In mixed form: 61/14
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