Subtract 6/45 from 63/10
1st number: 6 3/10, 2nd number: 6/45
63/10 - 6/45 is 37/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 45 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
63/10 = 63 × 9/10 × 9 = 567/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
6/45 = 6 × 2/45 × 2 = 12/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
567/90 - 12/90 = 567 - 12/90 = 555/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/6
- In mixed form: 61/6
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