Subtract 25/14 from 1/90
1st number: 1/90, 2nd number: 1 11/14
1/90 - 25/14 is -559/315.
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,
1/90 = 1 × 7/90 × 7 = 7/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 45 = 630,
25/14 = 25 × 45/14 × 45 = 1125/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
7/630 - 1125/630 = 7 - 1125/630 = -1118/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -559/315
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