Subtract 63/28 from 15/90
1st number: 15/90, 2nd number: 2 7/28
15/90 - 63/28 is -25/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 28 is 1260
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 14 = 1260,
15/90 = 15 × 14/90 × 14 = 210/1260 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 45 = 1260,
63/28 = 63 × 45/28 × 45 = 2835/1260 - Subtract the two like fractions:
210/1260 - 2835/1260 = 210 - 2835/1260 = -2625/1260 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -25/12
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