Subtract 4/18 from 63/6
1st number: 10 3/6, 2nd number: 4/18
63/6 - 4/18 is 185/18.
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,
4/18 = 4 × 1/18 × 1 = 4/18 - Subtract the two like fractions:
189/18 - 4/18 = 189 - 4/18 = 185/18 - In mixed form: 105/18
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