Subtract 45/90 from 60/7
1st number: 8 4/7, 2nd number: 45/90
60/7 - 45/90 is 113/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 90 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 90 = 630,
60/7 = 60 × 90/7 × 90 = 5400/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
45/90 = 45 × 7/90 × 7 = 315/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
5400/630 - 315/630 = 5400 - 315/630 = 5085/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 113/14
- In mixed form: 81/14
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