Subtract 5/90 from 63/12
1st number: 5 3/12, 2nd number: 5/90
63/12 - 5/90 is 187/36.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 90 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 15 = 180,
63/12 = 63 × 15/12 × 15 = 945/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
5/90 = 5 × 2/90 × 2 = 10/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
945/180 - 10/180 = 945 - 10/180 = 935/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 187/36
- In mixed form: 57/36
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