Answers

Subtract 75/90 from 70/14

1^st number: 5 0/14, 2^nd number: 75/90

70/14 - 75/90 is 25/6.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. 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
2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 45 = 630,
   70/14 = 70 × 45/14 × 45 = 3150/630
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
   75/90 = 75 × 7/90 × 7 = 525/630
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   3150/630 - 525/630 = 3150 - 525/630 = 2625/630
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 25/6
6. In mixed form: 41/6

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