Subtract 6/40 from 63/60
1st number: 1 3/60, 2nd number: 6/40
63/60 - 6/40 is 9/10.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 40 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
63/60 = 63 × 2/60 × 2 = 126/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
6/40 = 6 × 3/40 × 3 = 18/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
126/120 - 18/120 = 126 - 18/120 = 108/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/10
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