Subtract 32/90 from 63/28
1st number: 2 7/28, 2nd number: 32/90
63/28 - 32/90 is 341/180.
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,
63/28 = 63 × 45/28 × 45 = 2835/1260 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 14 = 1260,
32/90 = 32 × 14/90 × 14 = 448/1260 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2835/1260 - 448/1260 = 2835 - 448/1260 = 2387/1260 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 341/180
- In mixed form: 1161/180
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