Subtract 70/90 from 14/6
1st number: 2 2/6, 2nd number: 70/90
14/6 - 70/90 is 14/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 15 = 90,
14/6 = 14 × 15/6 × 15 = 210/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
70/90 = 70 × 1/90 × 1 = 70/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
210/90 - 70/90 = 210 - 70/90 = 140/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 14/9
- In mixed form: 15/9
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