Subtract 63/72 from 30/6, Solve 5 0/6

Subtract 63/72 from 30/6

1^st number: 5 0/6, 2^nd number: 63/72

30/6 - 63/72 is 33/8.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 72 is 72

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 12 = 72,
30/6 = 30 × 12/6 × 12 = 360/72
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
63/72 = 63 × 1/72 × 1 = 63/72
Subtract the two like fractions:
360/72 - 63/72 = 360 - 63/72 = 297/72
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 33/8
In mixed form: 41/8

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