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