Subtract 63/6 from 20/90
1st number: 20/90, 2nd number: 10 3/6
20/90 - 63/6 is -185/18.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 6 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
20/90 = 20 × 1/90 × 1 = 20/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 15 = 90,
63/6 = 63 × 15/6 × 15 = 945/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
20/90 - 945/90 = 20 - 945/90 = -925/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -185/18
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