Subtract 63/90 from 3/4
3/4 - 63/90 is 1/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 90 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
3/4 = 3 × 45/4 × 45 = 135/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
63/90 = 63 × 2/90 × 2 = 126/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
135/180 - 126/180 = 135 - 126/180 = 9/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/20
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