Subtract 28/50 from 63/90
63/90 - 28/50 is 7/50.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 50 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
63/90 = 63 × 5/90 × 5 = 315/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
28/50 = 28 × 9/50 × 9 = 252/450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
315/450 - 252/450 = 315 - 252/450 = 63/450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/50
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