Subtract 63/30 from 2/90
1st number: 2/90, 2nd number: 2 3/30
2/90 - 63/30 is -187/90.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 30 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
2/90 = 2 × 1/90 × 1 = 2/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
63/30 = 63 × 3/30 × 3 = 189/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2/90 - 189/90 = 2 - 189/90 = -187/90
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