Subtract 12/90 from 28/42
28/42 - 12/90 is 8/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 90 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 15 = 630,
28/42 = 28 × 15/42 × 15 = 420/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
12/90 = 12 × 7/90 × 7 = 84/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
420/630 - 84/630 = 420 - 84/630 = 336/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 8/15
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