Subtract 1/90 from 50/14
1st number: 3 8/14, 2nd number: 1/90
50/14 - 1/90 is 2243/630.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 90 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 45 = 630,
50/14 = 50 × 45/14 × 45 = 2250/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
1/90 = 1 × 7/90 × 7 = 7/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2250/630 - 7/630 = 2250 - 7/630 = 2243/630 - In mixed form: 3353/630
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