Subtract 10/45 from 63/6, Solve 10 3/6

Subtract 10/45 from 63/6

1^st number: 10 3/6, 2^nd number: 10/45

63/6 - 10/45 is 185/18.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 45 is 90

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 15 = 90,
63/6 = 63 × 15/6 × 15 = 945/90
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
10/45 = 10 × 2/45 × 2 = 20/90
Subtract the two like fractions:
945/90 - 20/90 = 945 - 20/90 = 925/90
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 185/18
In mixed form: 105/18

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