Subtract 32/18 from 63/6
1st number: 10 3/6, 2nd number: 1 14/18
63/6 - 32/18 is 157/18.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 18 is 18
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 3 = 18,
63/6 = 63 × 3/6 × 3 = 189/18 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 1 = 18,
32/18 = 32 × 1/18 × 1 = 32/18 - Subtract the two like fractions:
189/18 - 32/18 = 189 - 32/18 = 157/18 - In mixed form: 813/18
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