Subtract 2/45 from 63/6
1st number: 10 3/6, 2nd number: 2/45
63/6 - 2/45 is 941/90.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
2/45 = 2 × 2/45 × 2 = 4/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
945/90 - 4/90 = 945 - 4/90 = 941/90 - In mixed form: 1041/90
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