Subtract 28/90 from 1/9
1/9 - 28/90 is -1/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
1/9 = 1 × 10/9 × 10 = 10/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
28/90 = 28 × 1/90 × 1 = 28/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
10/90 - 28/90 = 10 - 28/90 = -18/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/5
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