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Subtract 2/14 from 3/90

3/90 - 2/14 is -23/210.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 14 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
    3/90 = 3 × 7/90 × 7 = 21/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 45 = 630,
    2/14 = 2 × 45/14 × 45 = 90/630
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    21/630 - 90/630 = 21 - 90/630 = -69/630
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -23/210

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