Subtract 5/90 from 14/9
1st number: 1 5/9, 2nd number: 5/90
14/9 - 5/90 is 3/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
14/9 = 14 × 10/9 × 10 = 140/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
5/90 = 5 × 1/90 × 1 = 5/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
140/90 - 5/90 = 140 - 5/90 = 135/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/2
- In mixed form: 11/2
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