Subtract 20/75 from 63/10
1st number: 6 3/10, 2nd number: 20/75
63/10 - 20/75 is 181/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 75 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 15 = 150,
63/10 = 63 × 15/10 × 15 = 945/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
20/75 = 20 × 2/75 × 2 = 40/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
945/150 - 40/150 = 945 - 40/150 = 905/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 181/30
- In mixed form: 61/30
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