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Subtract 14/90 from 50/35

1st number: 1 15/35, 2nd number: 14/90

50/35 - 14/90 is 401/315.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 90 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 18 = 630,
    50/35 = 50 × 18/35 × 18 = 900/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
    14/90 = 14 × 7/90 × 7 = 98/630
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    900/630 - 98/630 = 900 - 98/630 = 802/630
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 401/315
  6. In mixed form: 186/315

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