Subtract 63/72 from 7/10
7/10 - 63/72 is -7/40.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 72 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 36 = 360,
7/10 = 7 × 36/10 × 36 = 252/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
63/72 = 63 × 5/72 × 5 = 315/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
252/360 - 315/360 = 252 - 315/360 = -63/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/40
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