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Subtract 4/30 from 63/20

1st number: 3 3/20, 2nd number: 4/30

63/20 - 4/30 is 181/60.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 30 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
    63/20 = 63 × 3/20 × 3 = 189/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
    4/30 = 4 × 2/30 × 2 = 8/60
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    189/60 - 8/60 = 189 - 8/60 = 181/60
  5. In mixed form: 31/60

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