Subtract 90/30 from 32/14
1st number: 2 4/14, 2nd number: 3 0/30
32/14 - 90/30 is -5/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 30 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 15 = 210,
32/14 = 32 × 15/14 × 15 = 480/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
90/30 = 90 × 7/30 × 7 = 630/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
480/210 - 630/210 = 480 - 630/210 = -150/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/7
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