Subtract 18/90 from 5/14
5/14 - 18/90 is 11/70.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 90 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 45 = 630,
5/14 = 5 × 45/14 × 45 = 225/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
18/90 = 18 × 7/90 × 7 = 126/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
225/630 - 126/630 = 225 - 126/630 = 99/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/70
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