Subtract 12/63 from 90/21
1st number: 4 6/21, 2nd number: 12/63
90/21 - 12/63 is 86/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 63 is 63
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 63 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 3 = 63,
90/21 = 90 × 3/21 × 3 = 270/63 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 1 = 63,
12/63 = 12 × 1/63 × 1 = 12/63 - Subtract the two like fractions:
270/63 - 12/63 = 270 - 12/63 = 258/63 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 86/21
- In mixed form: 42/21
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