Subtract 90/40 from 14/2
1st number: 7 0/2, 2nd number: 2 10/40
14/2 - 90/40 is 19/4.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 40 is 40
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 20 = 40,
14/2 = 14 × 20/2 × 20 = 280/40 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 1 = 40,
90/40 = 90 × 1/40 × 1 = 90/40 - Subtract the two like fractions:
280/40 - 90/40 = 280 - 90/40 = 190/40 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/4
- In mixed form: 43/4
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