Subtract 10/49 from 63/45
1st number: 1 18/45, 2nd number: 10/49
63/45 - 10/49 is 293/245.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 49 is 2205
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2205 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 49 = 2205,
63/45 = 63 × 49/45 × 49 = 3087/2205 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 45 = 2205,
10/49 = 10 × 45/49 × 45 = 450/2205 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3087/2205 - 450/2205 = 3087 - 450/2205 = 2637/2205 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 293/245
- In mixed form: 148/245
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