Subtract 6/28 from 9/10
9/10 - 6/28 is 24/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 28 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 14 = 140,
9/10 = 9 × 14/10 × 14 = 126/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
6/28 = 6 × 5/28 × 5 = 30/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
126/140 - 30/140 = 126 - 30/140 = 96/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 24/35
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