Subtract 7/14 from 9/90
9/90 - 7/14 is -2/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 14 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
9/90 = 9 × 7/90 × 7 = 63/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 45 = 630,
7/14 = 7 × 45/14 × 45 = 315/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
63/630 - 315/630 = 63 - 315/630 = -252/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2/5
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