Subtract 63/49 from 54/90
1st number: 54/90, 2nd number: 1 14/49
54/90 - 63/49 is -24/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 49 is 4410
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4410 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 49 = 4410,
54/90 = 54 × 49/90 × 49 = 2646/4410 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 90 = 4410,
63/49 = 63 × 90/49 × 90 = 5670/4410 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2646/4410 - 5670/4410 = 2646 - 5670/4410 = -3024/4410 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -24/35
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