Subtract 32/30 from 63/60
1st number: 1 3/60, 2nd number: 1 2/30
63/60 - 32/30 is -1/60.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 30 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
63/60 = 63 × 1/60 × 1 = 63/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
32/30 = 32 × 2/30 × 2 = 64/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
63/60 - 64/60 = 63 - 64/60 = -1/60
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