Subtract 8/90 from 14/15
14/15 - 8/90 is 38/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 6 = 90,
14/15 = 14 × 6/15 × 6 = 84/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
8/90 = 8 × 1/90 × 1 = 8/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
84/90 - 8/90 = 84 - 8/90 = 76/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 38/45
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