Subtract 14/90 from 49/27, Solve 1 22/27

Subtract 14/90 from 49/27

1^st number: 1 22/27, 2^nd number: 14/90

49/27 - 14/90 is 224/135.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 90 is 270

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
49/27 = 49 × 10/27 × 10 = 490/270
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 3 = 270,
14/90 = 14 × 3/90 × 3 = 42/270
Subtract the two like fractions:
490/270 - 42/270 = 490 - 42/270 = 448/270
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 224/135
In mixed form: 189/135

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