Subtract 5/63 from 16/90
16/90 - 5/63 is 31/315.
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,
16/90 = 16 × 7/90 × 7 = 112/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 10 = 630,
5/63 = 5 × 10/63 × 10 = 50/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
112/630 - 50/630 = 112 - 50/630 = 62/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 31/315
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