Subtract 32/90 from 9/7
1st number: 1 2/7, 2nd number: 32/90
9/7 - 32/90 is 293/315.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 90 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 90 = 630,
9/7 = 9 × 90/7 × 90 = 810/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
32/90 = 32 × 7/90 × 7 = 224/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
810/630 - 224/630 = 810 - 224/630 = 586/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 293/315
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