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Subtract 2/90 from 27/14

1st number: 1 13/14, 2nd number: 2/90

27/14 - 2/90 is 1201/630.

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,
    27/14 = 27 × 45/14 × 45 = 1215/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
    2/90 = 2 × 7/90 × 7 = 14/630
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1215/630 - 14/630 = 1215 - 14/630 = 1201/630
  5. In mixed form: 1571/630

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