Subtract 8/45 from 63/10
1st number: 6 3/10, 2nd number: 8/45
63/10 - 8/45 is 551/90.
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,
8/45 = 8 × 2/45 × 2 = 16/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
567/90 - 16/90 = 567 - 16/90 = 551/90 - In mixed form: 611/90
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