Subtract 18/81 from 63/20
1st number: 3 3/20, 2nd number: 18/81
63/20 - 18/81 is 527/180.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 81 is 1620
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1620 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 81 = 1620,
63/20 = 63 × 81/20 × 81 = 5103/1620 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 20 = 1620,
18/81 = 18 × 20/81 × 20 = 360/1620 - Subtract the two like fractions:
5103/1620 - 360/1620 = 5103 - 360/1620 = 4743/1620 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 527/180
- In mixed form: 2167/180
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