Subtract 14/7 from 20/90
1st number: 20/90, 2nd number: 2 0/7
20/90 - 14/7 is -16/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
20/90 = 20 × 7/90 × 7 = 140/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 90 = 630,
14/7 = 14 × 90/7 × 90 = 1260/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
140/630 - 1260/630 = 140 - 1260/630 = -1120/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -16/9
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