Subtract 10/12 from 28/90
28/90 - 10/12 is -47/90.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 12 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
28/90 = 28 × 2/90 × 2 = 56/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 15 = 180,
10/12 = 10 × 15/12 × 15 = 150/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
56/180 - 150/180 = 56 - 150/180 = -94/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -47/90
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