Subtract 90/75 from 63/15
1st number: 4 3/15, 2nd number: 1 15/75
63/15 - 90/75 is 3/1.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 75 is 75
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 5 = 75,
63/15 = 63 × 5/15 × 5 = 315/75 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 1 = 75,
90/75 = 90 × 1/75 × 1 = 90/75 - Subtract the two like fractions:
315/75 - 90/75 = 315 - 90/75 = 225/75 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/1
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