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Subtract 9/90 from 14/8

1st number: 1 6/8, 2nd number: 9/90

14/8 - 9/90 is 33/20.

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,
    9/90 = 9 × 4/90 × 4 = 36/360
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    630/360 - 36/360 = 630 - 36/360 = 594/360
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 33/20
  6. In mixed form: 113/20

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