Subtract 50/14 from 2/90
1st number: 2/90, 2nd number: 3 8/14
2/90 - 50/14 is -1118/315.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 14 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
2/90 = 2 × 7/90 × 7 = 14/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 45 = 630,
50/14 = 50 × 45/14 × 45 = 2250/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
14/630 - 2250/630 = 14 - 2250/630 = -2236/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1118/315
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