Subtract 30/14 from 90/25
1st number: 3 15/25, 2nd number: 2 2/14
90/25 - 30/14 is 51/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 14 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 14 = 350,
90/25 = 90 × 14/25 × 14 = 1260/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 25 = 350,
30/14 = 30 × 25/14 × 25 = 750/350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1260/350 - 750/350 = 1260 - 750/350 = 510/350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 51/35
- In mixed form: 116/35
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