Subtract 32/6 from 90/14
1st number: 6 6/14, 2nd number: 5 2/6
90/14 - 32/6 is 23/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 6 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
90/14 = 90 × 3/14 × 3 = 270/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 7 = 42,
32/6 = 32 × 7/6 × 7 = 224/42 - Subtract the two like fractions:
270/42 - 224/42 = 270 - 224/42 = 46/42 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/21
- In mixed form: 12/21
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