Subtract 10/35 from 63/4
1st number: 15 3/4, 2nd number: 10/35
63/4 - 10/35 is 433/28.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 35 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
63/4 = 63 × 35/4 × 35 = 2205/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
10/35 = 10 × 4/35 × 4 = 40/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2205/140 - 40/140 = 2205 - 40/140 = 2165/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 433/28
- In mixed form: 1513/28
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