Subtract 5/45 from 14/90
14/90 - 5/45 is 2/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 45 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
14/90 = 14 × 1/90 × 1 = 14/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
5/45 = 5 × 2/45 × 2 = 10/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
14/90 - 10/90 = 14 - 10/90 = 4/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2/45
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