Subtract 14/90 from 70/30
1st number: 2 10/30, 2nd number: 14/90
70/30 - 14/90 is 98/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
70/30 = 70 × 3/30 × 3 = 210/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
14/90 = 14 × 1/90 × 1 = 14/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
210/90 - 14/90 = 210 - 14/90 = 196/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 98/45
- In mixed form: 28/45
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