Subtract 80/90 from 2/14
2/14 - 80/90 is -47/63.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 90 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 45 = 630,
2/14 = 2 × 45/14 × 45 = 90/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
80/90 = 80 × 7/90 × 7 = 560/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
90/630 - 560/630 = 90 - 560/630 = -470/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -47/63
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