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Subtract 10/90 from 24/14

1st number: 1 10/14, 2nd number: 10/90

24/14 - 10/90 is 101/63.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 45 = 630,
    24/14 = 24 × 45/14 × 45 = 1080/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
    10/90 = 10 × 7/90 × 7 = 70/630
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1080/630 - 70/630 = 1080 - 70/630 = 1010/630
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 101/63
  6. In mixed form: 138/63

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