Subtract 2/90 from 45/7
1st number: 6 3/7, 2nd number: 2/90
45/7 - 2/90 is 2018/315.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 90 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 90 = 630,
45/7 = 45 × 90/7 × 90 = 4050/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
2/90 = 2 × 7/90 × 7 = 14/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4050/630 - 14/630 = 4050 - 14/630 = 4036/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2018/315
- In mixed form: 6128/315
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