Subtract 32/90 from 42/28
1st number: 1 14/28, 2nd number: 32/90
42/28 - 32/90 is 103/90.
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,
42/28 = 42 × 45/28 × 45 = 1890/1260 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 14 = 1260,
32/90 = 32 × 14/90 × 14 = 448/1260 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1890/1260 - 448/1260 = 1890 - 448/1260 = 1442/1260 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 103/90
- In mixed form: 113/90
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