Subtract 3/90 from 28/63
28/63 - 3/90 is 37/90.
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,
28/63 = 28 × 10/63 × 10 = 280/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
3/90 = 3 × 7/90 × 7 = 21/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
280/630 - 21/630 = 280 - 21/630 = 259/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/90
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