Subtract 12/90 from 14/5
1st number: 2 4/5, 2nd number: 12/90
14/5 - 12/90 is 8/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 18 = 90,
14/5 = 14 × 18/5 × 18 = 252/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
12/90 = 12 × 1/90 × 1 = 12/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
252/90 - 12/90 = 252 - 12/90 = 240/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 8/3
- In mixed form: 22/3
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