Subtract 48/90 from 75/14
1st number: 5 5/14, 2nd number: 48/90
75/14 - 48/90 is 1013/210.
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,
75/14 = 75 × 45/14 × 45 = 3375/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
48/90 = 48 × 7/90 × 7 = 336/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3375/630 - 336/630 = 3375 - 336/630 = 3039/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1013/210
- In mixed form: 4173/210
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