Subtract 4/28 from 14/90
14/90 - 4/28 is 4/315.
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,
4/28 = 4 × 45/28 × 45 = 180/1260 - Subtract the two like fractions:
196/1260 - 180/1260 = 196 - 180/1260 = 16/1260 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 4/315
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