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Subtract 96/90 from 63/8

1st number: 7 7/8, 2nd number: 1 6/90

63/8 - 96/90 is 817/120.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
    63/8 = 63 × 45/8 × 45 = 2835/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
    96/90 = 96 × 4/90 × 4 = 384/360
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    2835/360 - 384/360 = 2835 - 384/360 = 2451/360
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 817/120
  6. In mixed form: 697/120

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