Subtract 6/63 from 90/24, Solve 3 18/24

Subtract 6/63 from 90/24

1^st number: 3 18/24, 2^nd number: 6/63

90/24 - 6/63 is 307/84.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 63 is 504

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 21 = 504,
90/24 = 90 × 21/24 × 21 = 1890/504
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
6/63 = 6 × 8/63 × 8 = 48/504
Subtract the two like fractions:
1890/504 - 48/504 = 1890 - 48/504 = 1842/504
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 307/84
In mixed form: 355/84

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