Subtract 96/90 from 28/14
1st number: 2 0/14, 2nd number: 1 6/90
28/14 - 96/90 is 14/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 90 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 45 = 630,
28/14 = 28 × 45/14 × 45 = 1260/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
96/90 = 96 × 7/90 × 7 = 672/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1260/630 - 672/630 = 1260 - 672/630 = 588/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 14/15
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