Subtract 90/63 from 3/10
1st number: 3/10, 2nd number: 1 27/63
3/10 - 90/63 is -79/70.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 63 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 63 = 630,
3/10 = 3 × 63/10 × 63 = 189/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 10 = 630,
90/63 = 90 × 10/63 × 10 = 900/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
189/630 - 900/630 = 189 - 900/630 = -711/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -79/70
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