Subtract 8/90 from 14/20
14/20 - 8/90 is 11/18.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 90 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
14/20 = 14 × 9/20 × 9 = 126/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
8/90 = 8 × 2/90 × 2 = 16/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
126/180 - 16/180 = 126 - 16/180 = 110/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/18
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