Subtract 35/14 from 90/6
1st number: 15 0/6, 2nd number: 2 7/14
90/6 - 35/14 is 25/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 14 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 7 = 42,
90/6 = 90 × 7/6 × 7 = 630/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
35/14 = 35 × 3/14 × 3 = 105/42 - Subtract the two like fractions:
630/42 - 105/42 = 630 - 105/42 = 525/42 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 25/2
- In mixed form: 121/2
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