Subtract 6/10 from 63/32
1st number: 1 31/32, 2nd number: 6/10
63/32 - 6/10 is 219/160.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 10 is 160
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
63/32 = 63 × 5/32 × 5 = 315/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 16 = 160,
6/10 = 6 × 16/10 × 16 = 96/160 - Subtract the two like fractions:
315/160 - 96/160 = 315 - 96/160 = 219/160 - In mixed form: 159/160
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