Subtract 18/90 from 14/70
14/70 - 18/90 is 0/1.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 90 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
14/70 = 14 × 9/70 × 9 = 126/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
18/90 = 18 × 7/90 × 7 = 126/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
126/630 - 126/630 = 126 - 126/630 = 0/630 - The answer is 0
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