Subtract 49/54 from 28/90
28/90 - 49/54 is -161/270.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 54 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 3 = 270,
28/90 = 28 × 3/90 × 3 = 84/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
49/54 = 49 × 5/54 × 5 = 245/270 - Subtract the two like fractions:
84/270 - 245/270 = 84 - 245/270 = -161/270
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