Subtract 2/42 from 14/90
14/90 - 2/42 is 34/315.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 42 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 42 × 15 = 630,
2/42 = 2 × 15/42 × 15 = 30/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
98/630 - 30/630 = 98 - 30/630 = 68/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 34/315
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