Subtract 7/90 from 45/63
45/63 - 7/90 is 401/630.
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,
45/63 = 45 × 10/63 × 10 = 450/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
7/90 = 7 × 7/90 × 7 = 49/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
450/630 - 49/630 = 450 - 49/630 = 401/630
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