Subtract 14/21 from 14/90
14/90 - 14/21 is -23/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 21 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
14/90 = 14 × 7/90 × 7 = 98/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 30 = 630,
14/21 = 14 × 30/21 × 30 = 420/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
98/630 - 420/630 = 98 - 420/630 = -322/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -23/45
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