Subtract 3/10 from 63/9
1st number: 7 0/9, 2nd number: 3/10
63/9 - 3/10 is 67/10.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 10 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
63/9 = 63 × 10/9 × 10 = 630/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
3/10 = 3 × 9/10 × 9 = 27/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
630/90 - 27/90 = 630 - 27/90 = 603/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 67/10
- In mixed form: 67/10
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