Subtract 4/60 from 63/90
63/90 - 4/60 is 19/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 60 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
63/90 = 63 × 2/90 × 2 = 126/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
4/60 = 4 × 3/60 × 3 = 12/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
126/180 - 12/180 = 126 - 12/180 = 114/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/30
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