Subtract 28/63 from 60/9
1st number: 6 6/9, 2nd number: 28/63
60/9 - 28/63 is 56/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 63 is 63
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 63 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 7 = 63,
60/9 = 60 × 7/9 × 7 = 420/63 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 1 = 63,
28/63 = 28 × 1/63 × 1 = 28/63 - Subtract the two like fractions:
420/63 - 28/63 = 420 - 28/63 = 392/63 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 56/9
- In mixed form: 62/9
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