Subtract 98/64 from 14/90
1st number: 14/90, 2nd number: 1 34/64
14/90 - 98/64 is -1981/1440.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 64 is 2880
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2880 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 32 = 2880,
14/90 = 14 × 32/90 × 32 = 448/2880 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 45 = 2880,
98/64 = 98 × 45/64 × 45 = 4410/2880 - Subtract the two like fractions:
448/2880 - 4410/2880 = 448 - 4410/2880 = -3962/2880 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1981/1440
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