Subtract 36/72 from 63/30
1st number: 2 3/30, 2nd number: 36/72
63/30 - 36/72 is 8/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 72 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 12 = 360,
63/30 = 63 × 12/30 × 12 = 756/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
36/72 = 36 × 5/72 × 5 = 180/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
756/360 - 180/360 = 756 - 180/360 = 576/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 8/5
- In mixed form: 13/5
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