Subtract 6/63 from 24/90
24/90 - 6/63 is 6/35.
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,
24/90 = 24 × 7/90 × 7 = 168/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 10 = 630,
6/63 = 6 × 10/63 × 10 = 60/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
168/630 - 60/630 = 168 - 60/630 = 108/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 6/35
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