Subtract 63/8 from 36/60
1st number: 36/60, 2nd number: 7 7/8
36/60 - 63/8 is -291/40.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 8 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
36/60 = 36 × 2/60 × 2 = 72/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
63/8 = 63 × 15/8 × 15 = 945/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
72/120 - 945/120 = 72 - 945/120 = -873/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -291/40
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