Subtract 5/20 from 63/9
1st number: 7 0/9, 2nd number: 5/20
63/9 - 5/20 is 27/4.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 20 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 20 × 9 = 180,
5/20 = 5 × 9/20 × 9 = 45/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1260/180 - 45/180 = 1260 - 45/180 = 1215/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 27/4
- In mixed form: 63/4
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