Subtract 28/90 from 49/30
1st number: 1 19/30, 2nd number: 28/90
49/30 - 28/90 is 119/90.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
49/30 = 49 × 3/30 × 3 = 147/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
28/90 = 28 × 1/90 × 1 = 28/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
147/90 - 28/90 = 147 - 28/90 = 119/90 - In mixed form: 129/90
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