Subtract 8/90 from 2/63
2/63 - 8/90 is -2/35.
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,
2/63 = 2 × 10/63 × 10 = 20/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
8/90 = 8 × 7/90 × 7 = 56/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
20/630 - 56/630 = 20 - 56/630 = -36/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2/35
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