Subtract 2/63 from 6/90
6/90 - 2/63 is 11/315.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 63 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
6/90 = 6 × 7/90 × 7 = 42/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 10 = 630,
2/63 = 2 × 10/63 × 10 = 20/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
42/630 - 20/630 = 42 - 20/630 = 22/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/315
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