Subtract 4/90 from 14/32, Solve 14/32

Subtract 4/90 from 14/32

14/32 - 4/90 is 283/720.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 90 is 1440

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1440
For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 45 = 1440,
14/32 = 14 × 45/32 × 45 = 630/1440
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 16 = 1440,
4/90 = 4 × 16/90 × 16 = 64/1440
Subtract the two like fractions:
630/1440 - 64/1440 = 630 - 64/1440 = 566/1440
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 283/720

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