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Subtract 7/75 from 63/90

63/90 - 7/75 is 91/150.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 75 is 450

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
    63/90 = 63 × 5/90 × 5 = 315/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 6 = 450,
    7/75 = 7 × 6/75 × 6 = 42/450
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    315/450 - 42/450 = 315 - 42/450 = 273/450
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 91/150

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