Subtract 2/60 from 90/14
1st number: 6 6/14, 2nd number: 2/60
90/14 - 2/60 is 1343/210.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 60 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 30 = 420,
90/14 = 90 × 30/14 × 30 = 2700/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
2/60 = 2 × 7/60 × 7 = 14/420 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2700/420 - 14/420 = 2700 - 14/420 = 2686/420 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1343/210
- In mixed form: 683/210
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