Subtract 16/90 from 9/14
9/14 - 16/90 is 293/630.
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,
9/14 = 9 × 45/14 × 45 = 405/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
16/90 = 16 × 7/90 × 7 = 112/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
405/630 - 112/630 = 405 - 112/630 = 293/630
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