Subtract 27/90 from 63/18
1st number: 3 9/18, 2nd number: 27/90
63/18 - 27/90 is 16/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
63/18 = 63 × 5/18 × 5 = 315/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
27/90 = 27 × 1/90 × 1 = 27/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
315/90 - 27/90 = 315 - 27/90 = 288/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 16/5
- In mixed form: 31/5
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