Subtract 50/15 from 14/90
1st number: 14/90, 2nd number: 3 5/15
14/90 - 50/15 is -143/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 15 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 15 × 6 = 90,
50/15 = 50 × 6/15 × 6 = 300/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
14/90 - 300/90 = 14 - 300/90 = -286/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -143/45
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