Subtract 10/9 from 63/20
1st number: 3 3/20, 2nd number: 1 1/9
63/20 - 10/9 is 367/180.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 9 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
63/20 = 63 × 9/20 × 9 = 567/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
10/9 = 10 × 20/9 × 20 = 200/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
567/180 - 200/180 = 567 - 200/180 = 367/180 - In mixed form: 27/180
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