Subtract 63/20 from 10/18
1st number: 10/18, 2nd number: 3 3/20
10/18 - 63/20 is -467/180.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 20 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
10/18 = 10 × 10/18 × 10 = 100/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
63/20 = 63 × 9/20 × 9 = 567/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
100/180 - 567/180 = 100 - 567/180 = -467/180
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