Subtract 15/63 from 60/10
1st number: 6 0/10, 2nd number: 15/63
60/10 - 15/63 is 121/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 63 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 63 = 630,
60/10 = 60 × 63/10 × 63 = 3780/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 10 = 630,
15/63 = 15 × 10/63 × 10 = 150/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3780/630 - 150/630 = 3780 - 150/630 = 3630/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 121/21
- In mixed form: 516/21
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