Subtract 6/90 from 49/35
1st number: 1 14/35, 2nd number: 6/90
49/35 - 6/90 is 4/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 90 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 18 = 630,
49/35 = 49 × 18/35 × 18 = 882/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
6/90 = 6 × 7/90 × 7 = 42/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
882/630 - 42/630 = 882 - 42/630 = 840/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 4/3
- In mixed form: 11/3
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