Subtract 1/63 from 60/90
60/90 - 1/63 is 41/63.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 63 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
60/90 = 60 × 7/90 × 7 = 420/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 10 = 630,
1/63 = 1 × 10/63 × 10 = 10/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
420/630 - 10/630 = 420 - 10/630 = 410/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 41/63
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