Subtract 60/28 from 63/6
1st number: 10 3/6, 2nd number: 2 4/28
63/6 - 60/28 is 117/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 28 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 14 = 84,
63/6 = 63 × 14/6 × 14 = 882/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
60/28 = 60 × 3/28 × 3 = 180/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
882/84 - 180/84 = 882 - 180/84 = 702/84 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 117/14
- In mixed form: 85/14
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