Subtract 63/35 from 3/90
1st number: 3/90, 2nd number: 1 28/35
3/90 - 63/35 is -53/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 35 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
3/90 = 3 × 7/90 × 7 = 21/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 18 = 630,
63/35 = 63 × 18/35 × 18 = 1134/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
21/630 - 1134/630 = 21 - 1134/630 = -1113/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -53/30
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