Subtract 6/90 from 45/14
1st number: 3 3/14, 2nd number: 6/90
45/14 - 6/90 is 661/210.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 45 = 630,
45/14 = 45 × 45/14 × 45 = 2025/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
6/90 = 6 × 7/90 × 7 = 42/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2025/630 - 42/630 = 2025 - 42/630 = 1983/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 661/210
- In mixed form: 331/210
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