Subtract 42/20 from 28/90
1st number: 28/90, 2nd number: 2 2/20
28/90 - 42/20 is -161/90.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 20 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 20 × 9 = 180,
42/20 = 42 × 9/20 × 9 = 378/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
56/180 - 378/180 = 56 - 378/180 = -322/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -161/90
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