Subtract 12/36 from 63/9
1st number: 7 0/9, 2nd number: 12/36
63/9 - 12/36 is 20/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 36 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
63/9 = 63 × 4/9 × 4 = 252/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
12/36 = 12 × 1/36 × 1 = 12/36 - Subtract the two like fractions:
252/36 - 12/36 = 252 - 12/36 = 240/36 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 20/3
- In mixed form: 62/3
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