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Subtract 70/90 from 49/14

1st number: 3 7/14, 2nd number: 70/90

49/14 - 70/90 is 49/18.

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,
    49/14 = 49 × 45/14 × 45 = 2205/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
    70/90 = 70 × 7/90 × 7 = 490/630
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    2205/630 - 490/630 = 2205 - 490/630 = 1715/630
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 49/18
  6. In mixed form: 213/18

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