Subtract 16/54 from 63/90
63/90 - 16/54 is 109/270.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 54 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 3 = 270,
63/90 = 63 × 3/90 × 3 = 189/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
16/54 = 16 × 5/54 × 5 = 80/270 - Subtract the two like fractions:
189/270 - 80/270 = 189 - 80/270 = 109/270
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