Subtract 14/4 from 60/90
1st number: 60/90, 2nd number: 3 2/4
60/90 - 14/4 is -17/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 4 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
60/90 = 60 × 2/90 × 2 = 120/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
14/4 = 14 × 45/4 × 45 = 630/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
120/180 - 630/180 = 120 - 630/180 = -510/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/6
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