Subtract 3/90 from 63/7, Solve 9 0/7

Subtract 3/90 from 63/7

1^st number: 9 0/7, 2^nd number: 3/90

63/7 - 3/90 is 269/30.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 90 is 630

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 90 = 630,
63/7 = 63 × 90/7 × 90 = 5670/630
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
3/90 = 3 × 7/90 × 7 = 21/630
Subtract the two like fractions:
5670/630 - 21/630 = 5670 - 21/630 = 5649/630
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 269/30
In mixed form: 829/30

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