Subtract 35/60 from 90/14
1st number: 6 6/14, 2nd number: 35/60
90/14 - 35/60 is 491/84.
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,
35/60 = 35 × 7/60 × 7 = 245/420 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2700/420 - 245/420 = 2700 - 245/420 = 2455/420 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 491/84
- In mixed form: 571/84
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