Subtract 14/90 from 5/12
5/12 - 14/90 is 47/180.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 90 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 15 = 180,
5/12 = 5 × 15/12 × 15 = 75/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
14/90 = 14 × 2/90 × 2 = 28/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
75/180 - 28/180 = 75 - 28/180 = 47/180
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