Subtract 25/90 from 28/4
1st number: 7 0/4, 2nd number: 25/90
28/4 - 25/90 is 121/18.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 90 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
28/4 = 28 × 45/4 × 45 = 1260/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
25/90 = 25 × 2/90 × 2 = 50/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1260/180 - 50/180 = 1260 - 50/180 = 1210/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 121/18
- In mixed form: 613/18
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