Subtract 30/60 from 63/9
1st number: 7 0/9, 2nd number: 30/60
63/9 - 30/60 is 13/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 60 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
63/9 = 63 × 20/9 × 20 = 1260/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
30/60 = 30 × 3/60 × 3 = 90/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1260/180 - 90/180 = 1260 - 90/180 = 1170/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/2
- In mixed form: 61/2
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