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Subtract 98/32 from 14/90

1st number: 14/90, 2nd number: 3 2/32

14/90 - 98/32 is -2093/720.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 32 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 32 × 45 = 1440,
    98/32 = 98 × 45/32 × 45 = 4410/1440
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    224/1440 - 4410/1440 = 224 - 4410/1440 = -4186/1440
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2093/720

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