Subtract 2/14 from 40/90
40/90 - 2/14 is 19/63.
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,
40/90 = 40 × 7/90 × 7 = 280/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 45 = 630,
2/14 = 2 × 45/14 × 45 = 90/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
280/630 - 90/630 = 280 - 90/630 = 190/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/63
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