Subtract 8/90 from 35/14
1st number: 2 7/14, 2nd number: 8/90
35/14 - 8/90 is 217/90.
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,
35/14 = 35 × 45/14 × 45 = 1575/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
8/90 = 8 × 7/90 × 7 = 56/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1575/630 - 56/630 = 1575 - 56/630 = 1519/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 217/90
- In mixed form: 237/90
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