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Subtract 6/90 from 12/14

12/14 - 6/90 is 83/105.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 90 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 45 = 630,
    12/14 = 12 × 45/14 × 45 = 540/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
    6/90 = 6 × 7/90 × 7 = 42/630
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    540/630 - 42/630 = 540 - 42/630 = 498/630
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 83/105

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