Subtract 9/14 from 90/10
1st number: 9 0/10, 2nd number: 9/14
90/10 - 9/14 is 117/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 14 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 7 = 70,
90/10 = 90 × 7/10 × 7 = 630/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
9/14 = 9 × 5/14 × 5 = 45/70 - Subtract the two like fractions:
630/70 - 45/70 = 630 - 45/70 = 585/70 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 117/14
- In mixed form: 85/14
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