Subtract 8/30 from 63/20
1st number: 3 3/20, 2nd number: 8/30
63/20 - 8/30 is 173/60.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
63/20 = 63 × 3/20 × 3 = 189/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
8/30 = 8 × 2/30 × 2 = 16/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
189/60 - 16/60 = 189 - 16/60 = 173/60 - In mixed form: 253/60
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