Subtract 70/90 from 4/63
4/63 - 70/90 is -5/7.
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,
4/63 = 4 × 10/63 × 10 = 40/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
70/90 = 70 × 7/90 × 7 = 490/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
40/630 - 490/630 = 40 - 490/630 = -450/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/7
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