Subtract 3/90 from 6/7
6/7 - 3/90 is 173/210.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 90 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 90 = 630,
6/7 = 6 × 90/7 × 90 = 540/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
3/90 = 3 × 7/90 × 7 = 21/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
540/630 - 21/630 = 540 - 21/630 = 519/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 173/210
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