Subtract 25/36 from 63/10
1st number: 6 3/10, 2nd number: 25/36
63/10 - 25/36 is 1009/180.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 18 = 180,
63/10 = 63 × 18/10 × 18 = 1134/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
25/36 = 25 × 5/36 × 5 = 125/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1134/180 - 125/180 = 1134 - 125/180 = 1009/180 - In mixed form: 5109/180
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