Subtract 28/45 from 14/10
1st number: 1 4/10, 2nd number: 28/45
14/10 - 28/45 is 7/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 45 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
14/10 = 14 × 9/10 × 9 = 126/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
28/45 = 28 × 2/45 × 2 = 56/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
126/90 - 56/90 = 126 - 56/90 = 70/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/9
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