Subtract 14/90 from 35/7
1st number: 5 0/7, 2nd number: 14/90
35/7 - 14/90 is 218/45.
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,
35/7 = 35 × 90/7 × 90 = 3150/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
14/90 = 14 × 7/90 × 7 = 98/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3150/630 - 98/630 = 3150 - 98/630 = 3052/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 218/45
- In mixed form: 438/45
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