Subtract 90/14 from 10/9
1st number: 1 1/9, 2nd number: 6 6/14
10/9 - 90/14 is -335/63.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 14 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 14 = 126,
10/9 = 10 × 14/9 × 14 = 140/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 9 = 126,
90/14 = 90 × 9/14 × 9 = 810/126 - Subtract the two like fractions:
140/126 - 810/126 = 140 - 810/126 = -670/126 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -335/63
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