Subtract 14/6 from 3/90
1st number: 3/90, 2nd number: 2 2/6
3/90 - 14/6 is -23/10.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 6 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
3/90 = 3 × 1/90 × 1 = 3/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 15 = 90,
14/6 = 14 × 15/6 × 15 = 210/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3/90 - 210/90 = 3 - 210/90 = -207/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -23/10
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