Subtract 4/90 from 28/2
1st number: 14 0/2, 2nd number: 4/90
28/2 - 4/90 is 628/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 45 = 90,
28/2 = 28 × 45/2 × 45 = 1260/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
4/90 = 4 × 1/90 × 1 = 4/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1260/90 - 4/90 = 1260 - 4/90 = 1256/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 628/45
- In mixed form: 1343/45
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