Subtract 12/90 from 32/28
1st number: 1 4/28, 2nd number: 12/90
32/28 - 12/90 is 106/105.
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,
12/90 = 12 × 14/90 × 14 = 168/1260 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1440/1260 - 168/1260 = 1440 - 168/1260 = 1272/1260 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 106/105
- In mixed form: 11/105
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