Subtract 14/90 from 35/18
1st number: 1 17/18, 2nd number: 14/90
35/18 - 14/90 is 161/90.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
35/18 = 35 × 5/18 × 5 = 175/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
14/90 = 14 × 1/90 × 1 = 14/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
175/90 - 14/90 = 175 - 14/90 = 161/90 - In mixed form: 171/90
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