Subtract 6/90 from 27/14
1st number: 1 13/14, 2nd number: 6/90
27/14 - 6/90 is 391/210.
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,
27/14 = 27 × 45/14 × 45 = 1215/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
6/90 = 6 × 7/90 × 7 = 42/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1215/630 - 42/630 = 1215 - 42/630 = 1173/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 391/210
- In mixed form: 1181/210
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