Subtract 28/90 from 7/3
1st number: 2 1/3, 2nd number: 28/90
7/3 - 28/90 is 91/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 30 = 90,
7/3 = 7 × 30/3 × 30 = 210/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
28/90 = 28 × 1/90 × 1 = 28/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
210/90 - 28/90 = 210 - 28/90 = 182/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 91/45
- In mixed form: 21/45
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