Subtract 60/75 from 63/10
1st number: 6 3/10, 2nd number: 60/75
63/10 - 60/75 is 11/2.
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,
60/75 = 60 × 2/75 × 2 = 120/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
945/150 - 120/150 = 945 - 120/150 = 825/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/2
- In mixed form: 51/2
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