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Subtract 14/90 from 98/14

1st number: 7 0/14, 2nd number: 14/90

98/14 - 14/90 is 308/45.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 90 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 45 = 630,
    98/14 = 98 × 45/14 × 45 = 4410/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
    14/90 = 14 × 7/90 × 7 = 98/630
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    4410/630 - 98/630 = 4410 - 98/630 = 4312/630
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 308/45
  6. In mixed form: 638/45

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