Subtract 10/14 from 98/90
1st number: 1 8/90, 2nd number: 10/14
98/90 - 10/14 is 118/315.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 14 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
98/90 = 98 × 7/90 × 7 = 686/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 45 = 630,
10/14 = 10 × 45/14 × 45 = 450/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
686/630 - 450/630 = 686 - 450/630 = 236/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 118/315
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