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Subtract 63/14 from 90/8

1st number: 11 2/8, 2nd number: 4 7/14

90/8 - 63/14 is 27/4.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 14 is 56

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 7 = 56,
    90/8 = 90 × 7/8 × 7 = 630/56
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 4 = 56,
    63/14 = 63 × 4/14 × 4 = 252/56
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    630/56 - 252/56 = 630 - 252/56 = 378/56
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 27/4
  6. In mixed form: 63/4

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