Subtract 90/25 from 63/3
1st number: 21 0/3, 2nd number: 3 15/25
63/3 - 90/25 is 87/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 25 is 75
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 25 = 75,
63/3 = 63 × 25/3 × 25 = 1575/75 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 3 = 75,
90/25 = 90 × 3/25 × 3 = 270/75 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1575/75 - 270/75 = 1575 - 270/75 = 1305/75 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 87/5
- In mixed form: 172/5
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