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Subtract 9/14 from 90/15

1st number: 6 0/15, 2nd number: 9/14

90/15 - 9/14 is 75/14.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 14 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 14 = 210,
    90/15 = 90 × 14/15 × 14 = 1260/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 15 = 210,
    9/14 = 9 × 15/14 × 15 = 135/210
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1260/210 - 135/210 = 1260 - 135/210 = 1125/210
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 75/14
  6. In mixed form: 55/14

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