Subtract 30/45 from 63/6
1st number: 10 3/6, 2nd number: 30/45
63/6 - 30/45 is 59/6.
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,
30/45 = 30 × 2/45 × 2 = 60/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
945/90 - 60/90 = 945 - 60/90 = 885/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 59/6
- In mixed form: 95/6
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