Subtract 10/90 from 63/4
1st number: 15 3/4, 2nd number: 10/90
63/4 - 10/90 is 563/36.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 90 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
63/4 = 63 × 45/4 × 45 = 2835/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
10/90 = 10 × 2/90 × 2 = 20/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2835/180 - 20/180 = 2835 - 20/180 = 2815/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 563/36
- In mixed form: 1523/36
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