Subtract 49/90 from 6/63
6/63 - 49/90 is -283/630.
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,
6/63 = 6 × 10/63 × 10 = 60/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
49/90 = 49 × 7/90 × 7 = 343/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
60/630 - 343/630 = 60 - 343/630 = -283/630
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