Subtract 70/7 from 63/90
1st number: 63/90, 2nd number: 10 0/7
63/90 - 70/7 is -93/10.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 7 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 7 × 90 = 630,
70/7 = 70 × 90/7 × 90 = 6300/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
441/630 - 6300/630 = 441 - 6300/630 = -5859/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -93/10
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