Subtract 90/16 from 6/63
1st number: 6/63, 2nd number: 5 10/16
6/63 - 90/16 is -929/168.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 16 is 1008
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1008 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 16 = 1008,
6/63 = 6 × 16/63 × 16 = 96/1008 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 63 = 1008,
90/16 = 90 × 63/16 × 63 = 5670/1008 - Subtract the two like fractions:
96/1008 - 5670/1008 = 96 - 5670/1008 = -5574/1008 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -929/168
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