Subtract 35/90 from 14/7
1st number: 2 0/7, 2nd number: 35/90
14/7 - 35/90 is 29/18.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 90 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 90 = 630,
14/7 = 14 × 90/7 × 90 = 1260/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
35/90 = 35 × 7/90 × 7 = 245/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1260/630 - 245/630 = 1260 - 245/630 = 1015/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 29/18
- In mixed form: 111/18
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