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Subtract 1/90 from 14/8

1st number: 1 6/8, 2nd number: 1/90

14/8 - 1/90 is 313/180.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 90 is 360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
    14/8 = 14 × 45/8 × 45 = 630/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
    1/90 = 1 × 4/90 × 4 = 4/360
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    630/360 - 4/360 = 630 - 4/360 = 626/360
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 313/180
  6. In mixed form: 1133/180

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