Subtract 28/10 from 35/90
1st number: 35/90, 2nd number: 2 8/10
35/90 - 28/10 is -217/90.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 10 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
35/90 = 35 × 1/90 × 1 = 35/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
28/10 = 28 × 9/10 × 9 = 252/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
35/90 - 252/90 = 35 - 252/90 = -217/90
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