Subtract 8/18 from 63/60
1st number: 1 3/60, 2nd number: 8/18
63/60 - 8/18 is 109/180.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 18 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 18 × 10 = 180,
8/18 = 8 × 10/18 × 10 = 80/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
189/180 - 80/180 = 189 - 80/180 = 109/180
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