Subtract 6/30 from 30/63
30/63 - 6/30 is 29/105.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 30 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 10 = 630,
30/63 = 30 × 10/63 × 10 = 300/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 21 = 630,
6/30 = 6 × 21/30 × 21 = 126/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
300/630 - 126/630 = 300 - 126/630 = 174/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 29/105
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