Subtract 8/21 from 28/90
28/90 - 8/21 is -22/315.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 21 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
28/90 = 28 × 7/90 × 7 = 196/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 30 = 630,
8/21 = 8 × 30/21 × 30 = 240/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
196/630 - 240/630 = 196 - 240/630 = -44/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -22/315
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