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Subtract 2/63 from 70/10

1st number: 7 0/10, 2nd number: 2/63

70/10 - 2/63 is 439/63.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 63 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 63 = 630,
    70/10 = 70 × 63/10 × 63 = 4410/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 10 = 630,
    2/63 = 2 × 10/63 × 10 = 20/630
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    4410/630 - 20/630 = 4410 - 20/630 = 4390/630
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 439/63
  6. In mixed form: 661/63

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