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Subtract 20/63 from 90/2

1st number: 45 0/2, 2nd number: 20/63

90/2 - 20/63 is 2815/63.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 63 is 126

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 63 = 126,
    90/2 = 90 × 63/2 × 63 = 5670/126
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
    20/63 = 20 × 2/63 × 2 = 40/126
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    5670/126 - 40/126 = 5670 - 40/126 = 5630/126
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2815/63
  6. In mixed form: 4443/63

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