Subtract 2/35 from 14/90, Solve 14/90

Subtract 2/35 from 14/90

14/90 - 2/35 is 31/315.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 35 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 35 × 18 = 630,
2/35 = 2 × 18/35 × 18 = 36/630
Subtract the two like fractions:
98/630 - 36/630 = 98 - 36/630 = 62/630
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 31/315

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