Subtract 49/90 from 14/2
1st number: 7 0/2, 2nd number: 49/90
14/2 - 49/90 is 581/90.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 45 = 90,
14/2 = 14 × 45/2 × 45 = 630/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
49/90 = 49 × 1/90 × 1 = 49/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
630/90 - 49/90 = 630 - 49/90 = 581/90 - In mixed form: 641/90
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