Subtract 35/60 from 63/30
1st number: 2 3/30, 2nd number: 35/60
63/30 - 35/60 is 91/60.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
63/30 = 63 × 2/30 × 2 = 126/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
35/60 = 35 × 1/60 × 1 = 35/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
126/60 - 35/60 = 126 - 35/60 = 91/60 - In mixed form: 131/60
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