Subtract 5/14 from 21/90
21/90 - 5/14 is -13/105.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 14 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
21/90 = 21 × 7/90 × 7 = 147/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 45 = 630,
5/14 = 5 × 45/14 × 45 = 225/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
147/630 - 225/630 = 147 - 225/630 = -78/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/105
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