Subtract 45/25 from 63/6
1st number: 10 3/6, 2nd number: 1 20/25
63/6 - 45/25 is 87/10.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 25 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
63/6 = 63 × 25/6 × 25 = 1575/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
45/25 = 45 × 6/25 × 6 = 270/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1575/150 - 270/150 = 1575 - 270/150 = 1305/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 87/10
- In mixed form: 87/10
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