Subtract 32/18 from 63/20
1st number: 3 3/20, 2nd number: 1 14/18
63/20 - 32/18 is 247/180.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 18 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 18 × 10 = 180,
32/18 = 32 × 10/18 × 10 = 320/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
567/180 - 320/180 = 567 - 320/180 = 247/180 - In mixed form: 167/180
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