Subtract 63/10 from 9/60
1st number: 9/60, 2nd number: 6 3/10
9/60 - 63/10 is -123/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 10 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
9/60 = 9 × 1/60 × 1 = 9/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 6 = 60,
63/10 = 63 × 6/10 × 6 = 378/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
9/60 - 378/60 = 9 - 378/60 = -369/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -123/20
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