Subtract 28/90 from 10/63
10/63 - 28/90 is -16/105.
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,
10/63 = 10 × 10/63 × 10 = 100/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
28/90 = 28 × 7/90 × 7 = 196/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
100/630 - 196/630 = 100 - 196/630 = -96/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -16/105
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 20/63-28/90 10/63-56/90 30/63-28/90 10/63-84/90 50/63-28/90 70/63-28/90