Subtract 84/90 from 60/14
1st number: 4 4/14, 2nd number: 84/90
60/14 - 84/90 is 352/105.
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,
60/14 = 60 × 45/14 × 45 = 2700/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
84/90 = 84 × 7/90 × 7 = 588/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2700/630 - 588/630 = 2700 - 588/630 = 2112/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 352/105
- In mixed form: 337/105
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