Subtract 14/48 from 2/90
2/90 - 14/48 is -97/360.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 48 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 8 = 720,
2/90 = 2 × 8/90 × 8 = 16/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 15 = 720,
14/48 = 14 × 15/48 × 15 = 210/720 - Subtract the two like fractions:
16/720 - 210/720 = 16 - 210/720 = -194/720 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -97/360
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