Subtract 35/63 from 60/42
1st number: 1 18/42, 2nd number: 35/63
60/42 - 35/63 is 55/63.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 63 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 3 = 126,
60/42 = 60 × 3/42 × 3 = 180/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
35/63 = 35 × 2/63 × 2 = 70/126 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/126 - 70/126 = 180 - 70/126 = 110/126 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 55/63
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