Subtract 20/63 from 90/4
1st number: 22 2/4, 2nd number: 20/63
90/4 - 20/63 is 2795/126.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 63 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 63 = 252,
90/4 = 90 × 63/4 × 63 = 5670/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
20/63 = 20 × 4/63 × 4 = 80/252 - Subtract the two like fractions:
5670/252 - 80/252 = 5670 - 80/252 = 5590/252 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2795/126
- In mixed form: 2223/126
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