Subtract 3/63 from 20/90
20/90 - 3/63 is 11/63.
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,
20/90 = 20 × 7/90 × 7 = 140/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 10 = 630,
3/63 = 3 × 10/63 × 10 = 30/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
140/630 - 30/630 = 140 - 30/630 = 110/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/63
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