Subtract 90/28 from 7/9
1st number: 7/9, 2nd number: 3 6/28
7/9 - 90/28 is -307/126.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 28 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 28 = 252,
7/9 = 7 × 28/9 × 28 = 196/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
90/28 = 90 × 9/28 × 9 = 810/252 - Subtract the two like fractions:
196/252 - 810/252 = 196 - 810/252 = -614/252 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -307/126
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