Subtract 63/90 from 70/10
1st number: 7 0/10, 2nd number: 63/90
70/10 - 63/90 is 63/10.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
70/10 = 70 × 9/10 × 9 = 630/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
63/90 = 63 × 1/90 × 1 = 63/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
630/90 - 63/90 = 630 - 63/90 = 567/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 63/10
- In mixed form: 63/10
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