Subtract 2/54 from 63/6
1st number: 10 3/6, 2nd number: 2/54
63/6 - 2/54 is 565/54.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 54 is 54
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 9 = 54,
63/6 = 63 × 9/6 × 9 = 567/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
2/54 = 2 × 1/54 × 1 = 2/54 - Subtract the two like fractions:
567/54 - 2/54 = 567 - 2/54 = 565/54 - In mixed form: 1025/54
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