Subtract 96/36 from 63/10
1st number: 6 3/10, 2nd number: 2 24/36
63/10 - 96/36 is 109/30.
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,
96/36 = 96 × 5/36 × 5 = 480/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1134/180 - 480/180 = 1134 - 480/180 = 654/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 109/30
- In mixed form: 319/30
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