Subtract 14/27 from 90/35
1st number: 2 20/35, 2nd number: 14/27
90/35 - 14/27 is 388/189.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 27 is 945
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 945 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 27 = 945,
90/35 = 90 × 27/35 × 27 = 2430/945 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 35 = 945,
14/27 = 14 × 35/27 × 35 = 490/945 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2430/945 - 490/945 = 2430 - 490/945 = 1940/945 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 388/189
- In mixed form: 210/189
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