Subtract 27/14 from 63/90
1st number: 63/90, 2nd number: 1 13/14
63/90 - 27/14 is -43/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 14 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
63/90 = 63 × 7/90 × 7 = 441/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 45 = 630,
27/14 = 27 × 45/14 × 45 = 1215/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
441/630 - 1215/630 = 441 - 1215/630 = -774/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -43/35
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