Subtract 14/90 from 49/21, Solve 2 7/21

Subtract 14/90 from 49/21

1^st number: 2 7/21, 2^nd number: 14/90

49/21 - 14/90 is 98/45.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 90 is 630

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 30 = 630,
49/21 = 49 × 30/21 × 30 = 1470/630
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
14/90 = 14 × 7/90 × 7 = 98/630
Subtract the two like fractions:
1470/630 - 98/630 = 1470 - 98/630 = 1372/630
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 98/45
In mixed form: 28/45

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