Subtract 28/14 from 1/90
1st number: 1/90, 2nd number: 2 0/14
1/90 - 28/14 is -179/90.
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,
28/14 = 28 × 45/14 × 45 = 1260/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
7/630 - 1260/630 = 7 - 1260/630 = -1253/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -179/90
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