Subtract 2/63 from 90/8
1st number: 11 2/8, 2nd number: 2/63
90/8 - 2/63 is 2827/252.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 63 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 63 = 504,
90/8 = 90 × 63/8 × 63 = 5670/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
2/63 = 2 × 8/63 × 8 = 16/504 - Subtract the two like fractions:
5670/504 - 16/504 = 5670 - 16/504 = 5654/504 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2827/252
- In mixed form: 1155/252
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