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Subtract 8/54 from 63/90

63/90 - 8/54 is 149/270.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 54 is 270

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 3 = 270,
    63/90 = 63 × 3/90 × 3 = 189/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
    8/54 = 8 × 5/54 × 5 = 40/270
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    189/270 - 40/270 = 189 - 40/270 = 149/270

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