Subtract 25/90 from 28/3
1st number: 9 1/3, 2nd number: 25/90
28/3 - 25/90 is 163/18.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 30 = 90,
28/3 = 28 × 30/3 × 30 = 840/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
25/90 = 25 × 1/90 × 1 = 25/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
840/90 - 25/90 = 840 - 25/90 = 815/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 163/18
- In mixed form: 91/18
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