Subtract 80/14 from 30/90
1st number: 30/90, 2nd number: 5 10/14
30/90 - 80/14 is -113/21.
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,
30/90 = 30 × 7/90 × 7 = 210/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 45 = 630,
80/14 = 80 × 45/14 × 45 = 3600/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
210/630 - 3600/630 = 210 - 3600/630 = -3390/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -113/21
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