Subtract 6/90 from 6/28
6/28 - 6/90 is 31/210.
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,
6/28 = 6 × 45/28 × 45 = 270/1260 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 14 = 1260,
6/90 = 6 × 14/90 × 14 = 84/1260 - Subtract the two like fractions:
270/1260 - 84/1260 = 270 - 84/1260 = 186/1260 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 31/210
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