Subtract 8/63 from 45/60
45/60 - 8/63 is 157/252.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 63 is 1260
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 21 = 1260,
45/60 = 45 × 21/60 × 21 = 945/1260 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 20 = 1260,
8/63 = 8 × 20/63 × 20 = 160/1260 - Subtract the two like fractions:
945/1260 - 160/1260 = 945 - 160/1260 = 785/1260 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 157/252
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