Answers

Subtract 90/28 from 7/3

1^st number: 2 1/3, 2^nd number: 3 6/28

7/3 - 90/28 is -37/42.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 3 and 28 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 28 = 84,
   7/3 = 7 × 28/3 × 28 = 196/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
   90/28 = 90 × 3/28 × 3 = 270/84
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   196/84 - 270/84 = 196 - 270/84 = -74/84
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -37/42

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