Subtract 2/90 from 63/49
1st number: 1 14/49, 2nd number: 2/90
63/49 - 2/90 is 398/315.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 90 is 4410
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4410 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 90 = 4410,
63/49 = 63 × 90/49 × 90 = 5670/4410 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 49 = 4410,
2/90 = 2 × 49/90 × 49 = 98/4410 - Subtract the two like fractions:
5670/4410 - 98/4410 = 5670 - 98/4410 = 5572/4410 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 398/315
- In mixed form: 183/315
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