Subtract 14/90 from 50/14
1st number: 3 8/14, 2nd number: 14/90
50/14 - 14/90 is 1076/315.
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,
14/90 = 14 × 7/90 × 7 = 98/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2250/630 - 98/630 = 2250 - 98/630 = 2152/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1076/315
- In mixed form: 3131/315
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