Subtract 48/90 from 30/14
1st number: 2 2/14, 2nd number: 48/90
30/14 - 48/90 is 169/105.
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,
30/14 = 30 × 45/14 × 45 = 1350/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
48/90 = 48 × 7/90 × 7 = 336/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1350/630 - 336/630 = 1350 - 336/630 = 1014/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 169/105
- In mixed form: 164/105
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