Subtract 9/14 from 5/90, Solve 5/90

Subtract 9/14 from 5/90

5/90 - 9/14 is -37/63.

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,
9/14 = 9 × 45/14 × 45 = 405/630
Subtract the two like fractions:
35/630 - 405/630 = 35 - 405/630 = -370/630
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -37/63

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