Subtract 30/90 from 3/14
3/14 - 30/90 is -5/42.
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,
3/14 = 3 × 45/14 × 45 = 135/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
30/90 = 30 × 7/90 × 7 = 210/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
135/630 - 210/630 = 135 - 210/630 = -75/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/42
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