Subtract 16/90 from 63/14
1st number: 4 7/14, 2nd number: 16/90
63/14 - 16/90 is 389/90.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 90 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 45 = 630,
63/14 = 63 × 45/14 × 45 = 2835/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
16/90 = 16 × 7/90 × 7 = 112/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2835/630 - 112/630 = 2835 - 112/630 = 2723/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 389/90
- In mixed form: 429/90
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