Subtract 63/60 from 45/18
1st number: 2 9/18, 2nd number: 1 3/60
45/18 - 63/60 is 29/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 60 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
45/18 = 45 × 10/18 × 10 = 450/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
63/60 = 63 × 3/60 × 3 = 189/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
450/180 - 189/180 = 450 - 189/180 = 261/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 29/20
- In mixed form: 19/20
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