Subtract 36/14 from 5/90
1st number: 5/90, 2nd number: 2 8/14
5/90 - 36/14 is -317/126.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 14 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
5/90 = 5 × 7/90 × 7 = 35/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 45 = 630,
36/14 = 36 × 45/14 × 45 = 1620/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
35/630 - 1620/630 = 35 - 1620/630 = -1585/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -317/126
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