Subtract 40/14 from 6/90
1st number: 6/90, 2nd number: 2 12/14
6/90 - 40/14 is -293/105.
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,
6/90 = 6 × 7/90 × 7 = 42/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 45 = 630,
40/14 = 40 × 45/14 × 45 = 1800/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
42/630 - 1800/630 = 42 - 1800/630 = -1758/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -293/105
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