Subtract 63/8 from 90/18
1st number: 5 0/18, 2nd number: 7 7/8
90/18 - 63/8 is -23/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 8 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
90/18 = 90 × 4/18 × 4 = 360/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
63/8 = 63 × 9/8 × 9 = 567/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
360/72 - 567/72 = 360 - 567/72 = -207/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -23/8
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