Subtract 6/63 from 64/30
1st number: 2 4/30, 2nd number: 6/63
64/30 - 6/63 is 214/105.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 63 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 21 = 630,
64/30 = 64 × 21/30 × 21 = 1344/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 10 = 630,
6/63 = 6 × 10/63 × 10 = 60/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1344/630 - 60/630 = 1344 - 60/630 = 1284/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 214/105
- In mixed form: 24/105
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