Subtract 63/90 from 35/25
1st number: 1 10/25, 2nd number: 63/90
35/25 - 63/90 is 7/10.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 90 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 18 = 450,
35/25 = 35 × 18/25 × 18 = 630/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
63/90 = 63 × 5/90 × 5 = 315/450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
630/450 - 315/450 = 630 - 315/450 = 315/450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/10
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