Subtract 2/14 from 90/12
1st number: 7 6/12, 2nd number: 2/14
90/12 - 2/14 is 103/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 14 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
90/12 = 90 × 7/12 × 7 = 630/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 6 = 84,
2/14 = 2 × 6/14 × 6 = 12/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
630/84 - 12/84 = 630 - 12/84 = 618/84 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 103/14
- In mixed form: 75/14
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