Subtract 4/90 from 70/14
1st number: 5 0/14, 2nd number: 4/90
70/14 - 4/90 is 223/45.
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,
70/14 = 70 × 45/14 × 45 = 3150/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
4/90 = 4 × 7/90 × 7 = 28/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3150/630 - 28/630 = 3150 - 28/630 = 3122/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 223/45
- In mixed form: 443/45
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