Subtract 90/4 from 4/14
1st number: 4/14, 2nd number: 22 2/4
4/14 - 90/4 is -311/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 4 is 28
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 28 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 2 = 28,
4/14 = 4 × 2/14 × 2 = 8/28 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 7 = 28,
90/4 = 90 × 7/4 × 7 = 630/28 - Subtract the two like fractions:
8/28 - 630/28 = 8 - 630/28 = -622/28 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -311/14
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