Subtract 10/54 from 63/4
1st number: 15 3/4, 2nd number: 10/54
63/4 - 10/54 is 1681/108.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 54 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 27 = 108,
63/4 = 63 × 27/4 × 27 = 1701/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
10/54 = 10 × 2/54 × 2 = 20/108 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1701/108 - 20/108 = 1701 - 20/108 = 1681/108 - In mixed form: 1561/108
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