Subtract 10/7 from 63/75
1st number: 63/75, 2nd number: 1 3/7
63/75 - 10/7 is -103/175.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 7 is 525
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 525 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 7 = 525,
63/75 = 63 × 7/75 × 7 = 441/525 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 75 = 525,
10/7 = 10 × 75/7 × 75 = 750/525 - Subtract the two like fractions:
441/525 - 750/525 = 441 - 750/525 = -309/525 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -103/175
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