Subtract 5/28 from 27/90
27/90 - 5/28 is 17/140.
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,
27/90 = 27 × 14/90 × 14 = 378/1260 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 45 = 1260,
5/28 = 5 × 45/28 × 45 = 225/1260 - Subtract the two like fractions:
378/1260 - 225/1260 = 378 - 225/1260 = 153/1260 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/140
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