Answers

Solutions by everydaycalculation.com

Answers.everydaycalculation.com » Subtract fractions

Subtract 6/90 from 36/14

1st number: 2 8/14, 2nd number: 6/90

36/14 - 6/90 is 263/105.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 45 = 630,
    36/14 = 36 × 45/14 × 45 = 1620/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
    6/90 = 6 × 7/90 × 7 = 42/630
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1620/630 - 42/630 = 1620 - 42/630 = 1578/630
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 263/105
  6. In mixed form: 253/105

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad

Related:

© everydaycalculation.com