Subtract 63/30 from 54/6
1st number: 9 0/6, 2nd number: 2 3/30
54/6 - 63/30 is 69/10.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 30 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
54/6 = 54 × 5/6 × 5 = 270/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
63/30 = 63 × 1/30 × 1 = 63/30 - Subtract the two like fractions:
270/30 - 63/30 = 270 - 63/30 = 207/30 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 69/10
- In mixed form: 69/10
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