Subtract 4/18 from 90/63
1st number: 1 27/63, 2nd number: 4/18
90/63 - 4/18 is 76/63.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 18 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
90/63 = 90 × 2/63 × 2 = 180/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
4/18 = 4 × 7/18 × 7 = 28/126 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/126 - 28/126 = 180 - 28/126 = 152/126 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 76/63
- In mixed form: 113/63
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