Subtract 5/90 from 25/7
1st number: 3 4/7, 2nd number: 5/90
25/7 - 5/90 is 443/126.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 90 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 90 = 630,
25/7 = 25 × 90/7 × 90 = 2250/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
5/90 = 5 × 7/90 × 7 = 35/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2250/630 - 35/630 = 2250 - 35/630 = 2215/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 443/126
- In mixed form: 365/126
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