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Subtract 4/90 from 14/7

1st number: 2 0/7, 2nd number: 4/90

14/7 - 4/90 is 88/45.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 7 and 90 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 90 = 630,
    14/7 = 14 × 90/7 × 90 = 1260/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
    4/90 = 4 × 7/90 × 7 = 28/630
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1260/630 - 28/630 = 1260 - 28/630 = 1232/630
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 88/45
  6. In mixed form: 143/45

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