Subtract 12/90 from 36/28
1st number: 1 8/28, 2nd number: 12/90
36/28 - 12/90 is 121/105.
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,
36/28 = 36 × 45/28 × 45 = 1620/1260 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 14 = 1260,
12/90 = 12 × 14/90 × 14 = 168/1260 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1620/1260 - 168/1260 = 1620 - 168/1260 = 1452/1260 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 121/105
- In mixed form: 116/105
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