Subtract 90/30 from 80/14
1st number: 5 10/14, 2nd number: 3 0/30
80/14 - 90/30 is 19/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 30 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 15 = 210,
80/14 = 80 × 15/14 × 15 = 1200/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
90/30 = 90 × 7/30 × 7 = 630/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1200/210 - 630/210 = 1200 - 630/210 = 570/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/7
- In mixed form: 25/7
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