Subtract 14/90 from 1/63
1/63 - 14/90 is -44/315.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 90 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 10 = 630,
1/63 = 1 × 10/63 × 10 = 10/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
14/90 = 14 × 7/90 × 7 = 98/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
10/630 - 98/630 = 10 - 98/630 = -88/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -44/315
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