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Subtract 5/90 from 42/14

1st number: 3 0/14, 2nd number: 5/90

42/14 - 5/90 is 53/18.

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,
    42/14 = 42 × 45/14 × 45 = 1890/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
    5/90 = 5 × 7/90 × 7 = 35/630
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1890/630 - 35/630 = 1890 - 35/630 = 1855/630
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 53/18
  6. In mixed form: 217/18

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