Subtract 21/14 from 10/90
1st number: 10/90, 2nd number: 1 7/14
10/90 - 21/14 is -25/18.
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,
10/90 = 10 × 7/90 × 7 = 70/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 45 = 630,
21/14 = 21 × 45/14 × 45 = 945/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
70/630 - 945/630 = 70 - 945/630 = -875/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -25/18
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