Subtract 6/36 from 63/60
1st number: 1 3/60, 2nd number: 6/36
63/60 - 6/36 is 53/60.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
63/60 = 63 × 3/60 × 3 = 189/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
6/36 = 6 × 5/36 × 5 = 30/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
189/180 - 30/180 = 189 - 30/180 = 159/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 53/60
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