Subtract 14/35 from 49/90
49/90 - 14/35 is 13/90.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 35 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
49/90 = 49 × 7/90 × 7 = 343/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 18 = 630,
14/35 = 14 × 18/35 × 18 = 252/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
343/630 - 252/630 = 343 - 252/630 = 91/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/90
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