Subtract 4/90 from 18/63
18/63 - 4/90 is 76/315.
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,
18/63 = 18 × 10/63 × 10 = 180/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
4/90 = 4 × 7/90 × 7 = 28/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/630 - 28/630 = 180 - 28/630 = 152/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 76/315
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