Subtract 48/36 from 63/20
1st number: 3 3/20, 2nd number: 1 12/36
63/20 - 48/36 is 109/60.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 36 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 36 × 5 = 180,
48/36 = 48 × 5/36 × 5 = 240/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
567/180 - 240/180 = 567 - 240/180 = 327/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 109/60
- In mixed form: 149/60
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