Subtract 12/90 from 25/14
1st number: 1 11/14, 2nd number: 12/90
25/14 - 12/90 is 347/210.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 45 = 630,
25/14 = 25 × 45/14 × 45 = 1125/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
12/90 = 12 × 7/90 × 7 = 84/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1125/630 - 84/630 = 1125 - 84/630 = 1041/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 347/210
- In mixed form: 1137/210
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