Subtract 63/75 from 90/2
1st number: 45 0/2, 2nd number: 63/75
90/2 - 63/75 is 1104/25.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 75 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 75 = 150,
90/2 = 90 × 75/2 × 75 = 6750/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
63/75 = 63 × 2/75 × 2 = 126/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
6750/150 - 126/150 = 6750 - 126/150 = 6624/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1104/25
- In mixed form: 444/25
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