Subtract 63/90 from 45/5
1st number: 9 0/5, 2nd number: 63/90
45/5 - 63/90 is 83/10.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 18 = 90,
45/5 = 45 × 18/5 × 18 = 810/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
63/90 = 63 × 1/90 × 1 = 63/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
810/90 - 63/90 = 810 - 63/90 = 747/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 83/10
- In mixed form: 83/10
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