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Subtract 7/30 from 63/9

1st number: 7 0/9, 2nd number: 7/30

63/9 - 7/30 is 203/30.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 30 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
    63/9 = 63 × 10/9 × 10 = 630/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
    7/30 = 7 × 3/30 × 3 = 21/90
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    630/90 - 21/90 = 630 - 21/90 = 609/90
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 203/30
  6. In mixed form: 623/30

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