Subtract 90/28 from 42/70
1st number: 42/70, 2nd number: 3 6/28
42/70 - 90/28 is -183/70.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 28 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
42/70 = 42 × 2/70 × 2 = 84/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
90/28 = 90 × 5/28 × 5 = 450/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
84/140 - 450/140 = 84 - 450/140 = -366/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -183/70
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