Subtract 63/8 from 75/6, Solve 12 3/6

Subtract 63/8 from 75/6

1^st number: 12 3/6, 2^nd number: 7 7/8

75/6 - 63/8 is 37/8.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 8 is 24

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 4 = 24,
75/6 = 75 × 4/6 × 4 = 300/24
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
63/8 = 63 × 3/8 × 3 = 189/24
Subtract the two like fractions:
300/24 - 189/24 = 300 - 189/24 = 111/24
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/8
In mixed form: 45/8

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