Subtract 10/90 from 32/28
1st number: 1 4/28, 2nd number: 10/90
32/28 - 10/90 is 65/63.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 90 is 1260
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 45 = 1260,
32/28 = 32 × 45/28 × 45 = 1440/1260 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 14 = 1260,
10/90 = 10 × 14/90 × 14 = 140/1260 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1440/1260 - 140/1260 = 1440 - 140/1260 = 1300/1260 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 65/63
- In mixed form: 12/63
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