Subtract 63/90 from 84/7
1st number: 12 0/7, 2nd number: 63/90
84/7 - 63/90 is 113/10.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 90 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 90 = 630,
84/7 = 84 × 90/7 × 90 = 7560/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
63/90 = 63 × 7/90 × 7 = 441/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
7560/630 - 441/630 = 7560 - 441/630 = 7119/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 113/10
- In mixed form: 113/10
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