Subtract 63/45 from 60/75, Solve 60/75

Subtract 63/45 from 60/75

1^st number: 60/75, 2^nd number: 1 18/45

60/75 - 63/45 is -3/5.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 45 is 225

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225
For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
60/75 = 60 × 3/75 × 3 = 180/225
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
63/45 = 63 × 5/45 × 5 = 315/225
Subtract the two like fractions:
180/225 - 315/225 = 180 - 315/225 = -135/225
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/5

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