Subtract 90/42 from 28/70
1st number: 28/70, 2nd number: 2 6/42
28/70 - 90/42 is -61/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 42 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
28/70 = 28 × 3/70 × 3 = 84/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
90/42 = 90 × 5/42 × 5 = 450/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
84/210 - 450/210 = 84 - 450/210 = -366/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -61/35
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