Subtract 25/90 from 28/6
1st number: 4 4/6, 2nd number: 25/90
28/6 - 25/90 is 79/18.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 15 = 90,
28/6 = 28 × 15/6 × 15 = 420/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
25/90 = 25 × 1/90 × 1 = 25/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
420/90 - 25/90 = 420 - 25/90 = 395/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 79/18
- In mixed form: 47/18
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