Subtract 2/25 from 90/14
1st number: 6 6/14, 2nd number: 2/25
90/14 - 2/25 is 1111/175.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 25 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 25 = 350,
90/14 = 90 × 25/14 × 25 = 2250/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 14 = 350,
2/25 = 2 × 14/25 × 14 = 28/350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2250/350 - 28/350 = 2250 - 28/350 = 2222/350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1111/175
- In mixed form: 661/175
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