Subtract 18/90 from 5/28
5/28 - 18/90 is -3/140.
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,
5/28 = 5 × 45/28 × 45 = 225/1260 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 14 = 1260,
18/90 = 18 × 14/90 × 14 = 252/1260 - Subtract the two like fractions:
225/1260 - 252/1260 = 225 - 252/1260 = -27/1260 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/140
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