Subtract 30/14 from 6/90
1st number: 6/90, 2nd number: 2 2/14
6/90 - 30/14 is -218/105.
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,
6/90 = 6 × 7/90 × 7 = 42/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 45 = 630,
30/14 = 30 × 45/14 × 45 = 1350/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
42/630 - 1350/630 = 42 - 1350/630 = -1308/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -218/105
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