Subtract 63/48 from 90/14
1st number: 6 6/14, 2nd number: 1 15/48
90/14 - 63/48 is 573/112.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 48 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 24 = 336,
90/14 = 90 × 24/14 × 24 = 2160/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
63/48 = 63 × 7/48 × 7 = 441/336 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2160/336 - 441/336 = 2160 - 441/336 = 1719/336 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 573/112
- In mixed form: 513/112
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