Subtract 45/14 from 4/90
1st number: 4/90, 2nd number: 3 3/14
4/90 - 45/14 is -1997/630.
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,
4/90 = 4 × 7/90 × 7 = 28/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 45 = 630,
45/14 = 45 × 45/14 × 45 = 2025/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
28/630 - 2025/630 = 28 - 2025/630 = -1997/630
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