Subtract 35/90 from 7/63
7/63 - 35/90 is -5/18.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 90 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 10 = 630,
7/63 = 7 × 10/63 × 10 = 70/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
35/90 = 35 × 7/90 × 7 = 245/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
70/630 - 245/630 = 70 - 245/630 = -175/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/18
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