Subtract 15/14 from 90/9
1st number: 10 0/9, 2nd number: 1 1/14
90/9 - 15/14 is 125/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 14 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 14 = 126,
90/9 = 90 × 14/9 × 14 = 1260/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 9 = 126,
15/14 = 15 × 9/14 × 9 = 135/126 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1260/126 - 135/126 = 1260 - 135/126 = 1125/126 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 125/14
- In mixed form: 813/14
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