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Subtract 3/90 from 63/25

1st number: 2 13/25, 2nd number: 3/90

63/25 - 3/90 is 373/150.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 90 is 450

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 18 = 450,
    63/25 = 63 × 18/25 × 18 = 1134/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
    3/90 = 3 × 5/90 × 5 = 15/450
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1134/450 - 15/450 = 1134 - 15/450 = 1119/450
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 373/150
  6. In mixed form: 273/150

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