Subtract 90/7 from 3/28
1st number: 3/28, 2nd number: 12 6/7
3/28 - 90/7 is -51/4.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 7 is 28
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 28 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 1 = 28,
3/28 = 3 × 1/28 × 1 = 3/28 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 4 = 28,
90/7 = 90 × 4/7 × 4 = 360/28 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3/28 - 360/28 = 3 - 360/28 = -357/28 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -51/4
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