Subtract 6/60 from 63/84
63/84 - 6/60 is 13/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 60 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
63/84 = 63 × 5/84 × 5 = 315/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
6/60 = 6 × 7/60 × 7 = 42/420 - Subtract the two like fractions:
315/420 - 42/420 = 315 - 42/420 = 273/420 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/20
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