Subtract 63/75 from 9/6
1st number: 1 3/6, 2nd number: 63/75
9/6 - 63/75 is 33/50.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 75 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
9/6 = 9 × 25/6 × 25 = 225/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
63/75 = 63 × 2/75 × 2 = 126/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
225/150 - 126/150 = 225 - 126/150 = 99/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 33/50
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