Subtract 4/9 from 63/30
1st number: 2 3/30, 2nd number: 4/9
63/30 - 4/9 is 149/90.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 9 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
63/30 = 63 × 3/30 × 3 = 189/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
4/9 = 4 × 10/9 × 10 = 40/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
189/90 - 40/90 = 189 - 40/90 = 149/90 - In mixed form: 159/90
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