Subtract 1/49 from 14/90
14/90 - 1/49 is 298/2205.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 49 is 4410
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4410 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 49 = 4410,
14/90 = 14 × 49/90 × 49 = 686/4410 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 90 = 4410,
1/49 = 1 × 90/49 × 90 = 90/4410 - Subtract the two like fractions:
686/4410 - 90/4410 = 686 - 90/4410 = 596/4410 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 298/2205
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