Subtract 14/18 from 90/3
1st number: 30 0/3, 2nd number: 14/18
90/3 - 14/18 is 263/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 18 is 18
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 6 = 18,
90/3 = 90 × 6/3 × 6 = 540/18 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 1 = 18,
14/18 = 14 × 1/18 × 1 = 14/18 - Subtract the two like fractions:
540/18 - 14/18 = 540 - 14/18 = 526/18 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 263/9
- In mixed form: 292/9
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