Subtract 64/30 from 63/90
1st number: 63/90, 2nd number: 2 4/30
63/90 - 64/30 is -43/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 30 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
63/90 = 63 × 1/90 × 1 = 63/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
64/30 = 64 × 3/30 × 3 = 192/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
63/90 - 192/90 = 63 - 192/90 = -129/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -43/30
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