Subtract 49/60 from 63/6
1st number: 10 3/6, 2nd number: 49/60
63/6 - 49/60 is 581/60.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 10 = 60,
63/6 = 63 × 10/6 × 10 = 630/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
49/60 = 49 × 1/60 × 1 = 49/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
630/60 - 49/60 = 630 - 49/60 = 581/60 - In mixed form: 941/60
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