Subtract 2/90 from 56/63
56/63 - 2/90 is 13/15.
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,
56/63 = 56 × 10/63 × 10 = 560/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
2/90 = 2 × 7/90 × 7 = 14/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
560/630 - 14/630 = 560 - 14/630 = 546/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/15
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