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Subtract 48/90 from 3/14

3/14 - 48/90 is -67/210.

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,
    3/14 = 3 × 45/14 × 45 = 135/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
    48/90 = 48 × 7/90 × 7 = 336/630
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    135/630 - 336/630 = 135 - 336/630 = -201/630
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -67/210

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