Subtract 63/6 from 32/60
1st number: 32/60, 2nd number: 10 3/6
32/60 - 63/6 is -299/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 6 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
32/60 = 32 × 1/60 × 1 = 32/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 10 = 60,
63/6 = 63 × 10/6 × 10 = 630/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
32/60 - 630/60 = 32 - 630/60 = -598/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -299/30
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 64/60-63/6 32/60-63/12 96/60-63/6 32/60-63/18 32/60-63/30 32/60-63/42