Subtract 32/9 from 63/3
1st number: 21 0/3, 2nd number: 3 5/9
63/3 - 32/9 is 157/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 9 is 9
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 9 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 3 = 9,
63/3 = 63 × 3/3 × 3 = 189/9 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 1 = 9,
32/9 = 32 × 1/9 × 1 = 32/9 - Subtract the two like fractions:
189/9 - 32/9 = 189 - 32/9 = 157/9 - In mixed form: 174/9
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