Subtract 45/25 from 90/14
1st number: 6 6/14, 2nd number: 1 20/25
90/14 - 45/25 is 162/35.
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,
45/25 = 45 × 14/25 × 14 = 630/350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2250/350 - 630/350 = 2250 - 630/350 = 1620/350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 162/35
- In mixed form: 422/35
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