Subtract 32/60 from 63/75
63/75 - 32/60 is 23/75.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 60 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
63/75 = 63 × 4/75 × 4 = 252/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
32/60 = 32 × 5/60 × 5 = 160/300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
252/300 - 160/300 = 252 - 160/300 = 92/300 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/75
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