Subtract 24/14 from 3/90
1st number: 3/90, 2nd number: 1 10/14
3/90 - 24/14 is -353/210.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
3/90 = 3 × 7/90 × 7 = 21/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 45 = 630,
24/14 = 24 × 45/14 × 45 = 1080/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
21/630 - 1080/630 = 21 - 1080/630 = -1059/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -353/210
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