Subtract 98/7 from 4/90
1st number: 4/90, 2nd number: 14 0/7
4/90 - 98/7 is -628/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 7 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 7 × 90 = 630,
98/7 = 98 × 90/7 × 90 = 8820/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
28/630 - 8820/630 = 28 - 8820/630 = -8792/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -628/45
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