Subtract 7/63 from 90/45
1st number: 2 0/45, 2nd number: 7/63
90/45 - 7/63 is 17/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 63 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
90/45 = 90 × 7/45 × 7 = 630/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
7/63 = 7 × 5/63 × 5 = 35/315 - Subtract the two like fractions:
630/315 - 35/315 = 630 - 35/315 = 595/315 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/9
- In mixed form: 18/9
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