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Subtract 1/7 from 2/90

2/90 - 1/7 is -38/315.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 7 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
    2/90 = 2 × 7/90 × 7 = 14/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 90 = 630,
    1/7 = 1 × 90/7 × 90 = 90/630
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    14/630 - 90/630 = 14 - 90/630 = -76/630
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -38/315

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