Subtract 7/30 from 14/90
14/90 - 7/30 is -7/90.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 30 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 30 × 3 = 90,
7/30 = 7 × 3/30 × 3 = 21/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
14/90 - 21/90 = 14 - 21/90 = -7/90
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