Subtract 14/90 from 60/6
1st number: 10 0/6, 2nd number: 14/90
60/6 - 14/90 is 443/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 15 = 90,
60/6 = 60 × 15/6 × 15 = 900/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
14/90 = 14 × 1/90 × 1 = 14/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
900/90 - 14/90 = 900 - 14/90 = 886/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 443/45
- In mixed form: 938/45
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