Subtract 1/63 from 9/3
1st number: 3 0/3, 2nd number: 1/63
9/3 - 1/63 is 188/63.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 63 is 63
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 63 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 21 = 63,
9/3 = 9 × 21/3 × 21 = 189/63 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 1 = 63,
1/63 = 1 × 1/63 × 1 = 1/63 - Subtract the two like fractions:
189/63 - 1/63 = 189 - 1/63 = 188/63 - In mixed form: 262/63
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