Subtract 14/6 from 90/12
1st number: 7 6/12, 2nd number: 2 2/6
90/12 - 14/6 is 31/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 6 is 12
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 1 = 12,
90/12 = 90 × 1/12 × 1 = 90/12 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 2 = 12,
14/6 = 14 × 2/6 × 2 = 28/12 - Subtract the two like fractions:
90/12 - 28/12 = 90 - 28/12 = 62/12 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 31/6
- In mixed form: 51/6
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