Subtract 36/8 from 14/90
1st number: 14/90, 2nd number: 4 4/8
14/90 - 36/8 is -391/90.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 8 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
14/90 = 14 × 4/90 × 4 = 56/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
36/8 = 36 × 45/8 × 45 = 1620/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
56/360 - 1620/360 = 56 - 1620/360 = -1564/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -391/90
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