Subtract 6/14 from 60/90
60/90 - 6/14 is 5/21.
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,
60/90 = 60 × 7/90 × 7 = 420/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 45 = 630,
6/14 = 6 × 45/14 × 45 = 270/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
420/630 - 270/630 = 420 - 270/630 = 150/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/21
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