Subtract 32/90 from 63/8
1st number: 7 7/8, 2nd number: 32/90
63/8 - 32/90 is 2707/360.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 90 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
63/8 = 63 × 45/8 × 45 = 2835/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
32/90 = 32 × 4/90 × 4 = 128/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2835/360 - 128/360 = 2835 - 128/360 = 2707/360 - In mixed form: 7187/360
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 63/8-64/90 63/16-32/90 63/8-96/90 63/24-32/90 63/40-32/90 63/56-32/90