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Subtract 36/96 from 14/90

14/90 - 36/96 is -79/360.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 96 is 1440

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1440
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 16 = 1440,
    14/90 = 14 × 16/90 × 16 = 224/1440
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 15 = 1440,
    36/96 = 36 × 15/96 × 15 = 540/1440
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    224/1440 - 540/1440 = 224 - 540/1440 = -316/1440
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -79/360

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