Subtract 24/28 from 14/90
14/90 - 24/28 is -221/315.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 28 is 1260
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 14 = 1260,
14/90 = 14 × 14/90 × 14 = 196/1260 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 45 = 1260,
24/28 = 24 × 45/28 × 45 = 1080/1260 - Subtract the two like fractions:
196/1260 - 1080/1260 = 196 - 1080/1260 = -884/1260 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -221/315
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